Governance & Personal Assistant to Chief Executive

About the role

This permanent position provides high‑quality governance administration and executive support to the Chief Executive of a growing organisation based in central Milton Keynes. The role blends board‑level coordination, compliance assistance, and personal assistance duties while also supporting the HR function.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Board, committee and senior leadership meetings: prepare agendas, collate papers, distribute materials, take minutes and maintain action logs.
• Maintain governance records, policies, registers and ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Assist with policy development, trustee induction and the upkeep of governance documentation.
• Provide comprehensive executive support to the Chief Executive, including complex diary management, inbox handling, meeting preparation, travel and event logistics.
• Manage confidential information in line with data‑protection legislation.
• Support HR administration by maintaining employee records, handling leave and sickness data, and assisting with recruitment, onboarding and appraisal processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in governance administration or board support.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior executives with diary and correspondence management.
• Familiarity with HR administrative processes and employee record‑keeping.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Required skills

• None specified

What we offer

• Salary range £31,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Free on‑site parking
• Central Milton Keynes office location