The HR Assistant report and provides high‑quality, confidential administrative and business support to the Chief People Officer. The role has a strong focus on supporting tactical HR engagement activities and selected marketing initiatives. This position requires exceptional organization, sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions in a fast‑paced environment.

In addition, the role occasionally helps prepare Board and Executive documentation (including Board Notes), coordinating meetings, recording minutes, and ensuring actions are accurately tracked and delivered.

Location: Hybrid role in Daventry. Requires one day per week at the office, and once a month travel to London.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

HR Engagement & Business Support

• Support the delivery of tactical HR engagement activities, including employee communications, engagement initiatives, and wellbeing programmes

• Assist with the planning and coordination of HR events, briefings, workshops, and engagement campaign

• Arrange travel, accommodation and related logistics

• Support HR operational processes such as onboarding activities, induction coordination, and preparation of employee communications.

• Collate and prepare engagement‑related data, feedback, and materials to support HR initiatives and reporting.

• Manage and oversee the HR project and priorities plan, liaising with our HR leads to ensure that actions are complete and timelines are met.

Marketing & Communications Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support for marketing and internal communication activities

• Assist with coordination, approvals, and scheduling content across internal and external channels (e.g. intranet, newsletters, social media, website)

• Support the organizations marketing campaigns, events, promotions, and corporate communications

• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure materials are delivered accurately, professionally, and on time

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a executive administrator, PA, or HR officer/support role.

• Experience supporting Executive‑level stakeholders and Boards.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience in supporting HR and/or marketing activities.

• Experience preparing Board packs, Board Notes, and taking formal minutes.

• A relevant qualification in business administration, HR, marketing, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail.

• Confident, professional communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines.

• High levels of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple disciplines.

• Collaborative, with the confidence to work closely with Executives and challenge appropriately.