Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,612 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38,612 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
To provide excellent and comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and the Board of Trustees.
To set up and maintain appropriate, effective and efficient office and administration systems as required.
- Experience of providing administrative support and undertaking diary management - - for senior leaders, within busy office environments.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective digital filing systems.
- Experience of workflow management and monitoring progress.
- Experience of supporting good charity governance.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages or equivalent, in providing administrative support.
- Experience of researching, collating, organising and shaping complex information/data for inclusion in reports/cases.
Benefits
31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Up to 6% matched pension contribution
Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
Cycle to Work scheme
Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@bswaid.org.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 9th Feb. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 2nd and 9th March. Apply here: Jobs Archive - Birmingham Solihull Women's Aid
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
To provide excellent and comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and the Board of Trustees.
To set up and maintain appropriate, effective and efficient office and administration systems as required.
- Experience of providing administrative support and undertaking diary management - - for senior leaders, within busy office environments.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective digital filing systems.
- Experience of workflow management and monitoring progress.
- Experience of supporting good charity governance.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages or equivalent, in providing administrative support.
- Experience of researching, collating, organising and shaping complex information/data for inclusion in reports/cases.
Benefits
31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Up to 6% matched pension contribution
Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
Cycle to Work scheme
Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@bswaid.org.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 9th Feb. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 2nd and 9th March. Apply here: Jobs Archive - Birmingham Solihull Women's Aid
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