Katie Bard

About the Company

Based in Birmingham, we recruit permanent and temporary staff across the Midlands for a full range of office support and executive roles starting at graduate entry through to executive level - including the following: PA/EA Secretarial Administration/ Office Assistant Reception/ Front of house Office Management Call Centre Assistant Graduate Customer Service We work with great people. Our clients range from blue chip multinationals to one man businesses; and candidates are fresh graduates to experienced executives. As part of Angela Mortimer Plc every year the group places circa 2,500 candidates in permanent roles and every day we have approximately 1,000 temporary staff on site. How do we do it? We do things differently. We call it matching dynamics and it's made us the leading consultancy for recruiting office executive and support staff. The ability to match people to jobs is an art no computer can manage. This is why we rely on the people skills and experience of our consultants. Whether you are a client or a candidate, you will notice the difference. Our consultants are thorough, ask probing questions and sometimes challenge your preconceptions.

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Company Name

Katie Bard

Job Title

Recruitment Onboarding & Compliance Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Recruitment Onboarding & Compliance Assistant Role Summary: Assists the Compliance & Referencing Team in managing candidate verification, right‑to‑work checks, and due diligence. Supports process improvement and ensures all placements comply with UK employment legislation and data protection standards. Expectations: - Deliver accurate compliance checks and documentation for all placements. - Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations. - Continuously improve onboarding processes and audit outcomes. Key Responsibilities: 1. Conduct right‑to‑work checks in line with UK employment laws. 2. Perform due diligence for all placements: background checks, reference verification, qualification and employment history confirmation. 3. Undertake regular compliance audits, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions. 4. Collaborate with senior consultants, clients, and external assessors to complete verification activities efficiently. 5. Keep current knowledge of UK compliance, data privacy, and right‑to‑work legislation. 6. Refine internal processes to enhance candidate and client experience. Required Skills: - Experience in compliance, referencing, or due diligence within recruitment or professional services (e.g., law, finance). - Strong understanding of UK right‑to‑work legislation and employment compliance. - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Proficient with compliance software and MS Office. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, law, human resources, or related field. - Professional certification in compliance or HR (e.g., CIPD, CIPD Level 3, or equivalent) preferred.

Birmingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

13-11-2025

Company Name

Katie Bard

Job Title

Executive Assistant to HR Director & HR Support

Job Description

**Job Title:** Executive Assistant to HR Director & HR Support **Role Summary:** Provide high‑level personal and operational support to the Group HR Director in a 12‑month fixed term contract. Manage complex scheduling, international travel, and senior board‑level events while delivering district HR administrative tasks. Act as a trusted business partner, handling confidential information, synthesising data, and coordinating cross‑functional projects. **Expectations:** - Deliver seamless executive support with priority focus on global coordination. - Communicate accurately on behalf of senior leadership. - Balance PA duties (60%) with HR administrative and project support (40%). - Protect the director’s time, confidentiality, and strategic goals. **Key Responsibilities:** - Sophisticated multinational diary management; anticipate and resolve conflicts. - Arrange international travel: flights, visas, accommodation, detailed itineraries. - Execute first‑class visitor & hospitality management for C‑suite meetings. - Liaise professionally with Board members, NEDs, external stakeholders. - Lead end‑to‑end planning of quarterly Senior HR Forums (venue, contracts, delegate logistics, on‑day coordination). - Organise Colleague Forum meetings: agenda creation, minute taking. - Coordinate board‑level meetings with full IT/AV support. - Manage Non‑Executive Director engagement activities. - Produce polished board reports and executive presentations, consolidating complex data. - Conduct expense management, credit card reconciliations, sustainability reporting. - Provide cover assistance to CEO & CFO PAs during absences. - Administer employee lifecycle systems. - Support HR projects: employee relations administration, recruitment campaigns, benefits administration. - Manage HR inbox, resolve first‑line queries. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience at board level PA role. - Exceptional Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (reporting) & PowerPoint (executive‑level presentations). - Outstanding written communication; draft executive correspondence. - Strong event & meeting coordination skills (large‑scale meetings, conferences). - Experience arranging international travel. - Proficiency in stakeholder management and confidentiality. - Basic HR knowledge and experience in HR processes desirable. - Detail oriented, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (preferred fields: Business Administration, Human Resources, or related). - Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Executive Assistant, HR Administration) are a plus.

Solihull, United kingdom

Hybrid

13-11-2025