PA to Director of People & Organisational Development / Administrator

About the role

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive PA / Administrator to support our Director of People & Organisational Development (P&OD) at Avante Care & Support. This is a key role at the heart of the organisation, where you'll provide dedicated one-to-one support to the Director while also playing an important part in the smooth running of the wider P&OD team. If you enjoy variety, take pride in being well organised, and are confident managing multiple priorities, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

What you'll be doing

• Providing high quality PA and administrative support to the Director
• Managing a busy diary, coordinating meetings and ensuring thorough preparation
• Producing professional reports, presentations and correspondence
• Maintaining and improving systems, records and processes
• Supporting HR administration, including DBS checks and occupational health processes
• Responding to queries from managers and employees on policies and procedures
• Coordinating internal events such as leadership sessions, team days and awards
• Managing invoices, purchase orders and supplier relationships
• Supporting internal communications, including newsletters and LinkedIn updates
• Carrying out research and supporting project work

About you

You'll be someone who is organised, detail focused and confident working in a fast paced environment, with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.

We're particularly looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a PA or administrative role (ideally within HR or social care)
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both written and verbal
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Can manage competing priorities and stay calm under pressure
• Takes a proactive approach and enjoys solving problems
• Understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience supporting senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience producing reports and presentations
• Comfortable working with data and maintaining accurate systems
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Level 3 Business Administration (or working towards)
• CIPD Level 3 (or an interest in working towards it)

Why join us?

• Be part of a values driven organisation making a meaningful difference
• Work closely with senior leadership and gain valuable experience
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Additional information

• Based at our Head Office in Faversham
• Occasional travel may be required
• Flexibility is important in this varied role

Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can combine organisation, people skills and purpose, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.