Job Description

Reporting Group:
Assets and Investments
Assets and Investments
Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and colleagues.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More about your role
In this role, you'll take ownership of optimising your Director's time by managing schedules, filtering distractions, and ensuring key meetings and materials are well-prepared. You'll coordinate seamless travel and expense arrangements, handle inbox and deadline management, and support the creation of high-quality reports and communications. Your ability to work independently, manage confidential information, and engage with senior stakeholders is key. You'll also navigate internal systems confidently, supporting financial and administrative tasks while ensuring all processes align with company policies.
This is an FTC until March 2026 to cover maternity leave.
Essential Criteria
Proven experience as an EA or PA supporting senior leaders
Handles sensitive information with complete discretion and professionalism
Remains calm and composed under pressure
Proactive self-starter with strong prioritisation and multi-tasking abilities
Skilled in organising complex meetings and managing executive schedules
Represents leadership with integrity, professionalism, and approachability
Strong customer service skills with a focus on positive relationship-building
Confident in engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders
More About you
You bring proven experience as an EA or PA at a senior level, with the utmost discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. As a proactive self-starter, you're skilled at prioritising, multi-tasking strategically, and organising high-level meetings. You represent senior leaders with professionalism, integrity, and approachability at all times. Ideally, you also demonstrate strong customer service skills and a customer-focused mindset when dealing with both colleagues and external stakeholders.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

• Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

• Training and development

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent - Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn't allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.