PA to Director of People & Organisational Development / Administrator
Job Introduction
PA to Director of People & Organisational Development / Administrator
📍 Faversham, Kent
🏢 Avante Care & Support
Monday to Friday with 1 day WFH
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
- A 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.