PA and Office Manager

PA and Office Manager

Location:                   London Hybrid, with a minimum of 40% of working time at Speech and Language UK Offices 

Reports to:                Deputy CEO

Salary:                        £34,336 - £36,074

Contract:                   Full-time, permanent contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced PA and Office Manager who will provide first-class support to our Senior Management Team and Trustee Board, while keeping our London office running smoothly, safely and cost-effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to join us following the departure of our Office Manager of nine years. 

In this role you will combine executive support, governance administration, facilities management and IT coordination. You will also line manage our part-time Office Assistant. You’ll be trusted with confidential information, and you’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues, trustees, volunteers, suppliers and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Supporting Senior Management Team with diaries management, correspondence, travel, briefing packs, expenses and meeting administration.

·         Supporting the Trustee Board by organising meetings, preparing papers and minutes, maintaining governance records.

·         Line-managing Office Assistant, workload planning, objective setting and development support.

·         Managing our London office facilities, including the budget, contracts, health and safety, and incidents.

·         Coordinating IT support, including asset registers, onboarding and leavers, and follow-up with our managed IT provider.

We are keen to hear from you if you: 

·         Significant experience of supporting Directors and/or Board-level colleagues

·         Office management experience

·         Experience of supporting governance processes, including Board or Committee administration and maintaining accurate records

·         Knowledge of health and safety in an office environment

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with tact, discretion and strong interpersonal skills

·         Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work on your own initiative

·         Experience of line managing or supervising administrative staff

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 2 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs.

• Impactful Work: You will contribute to meaningful projects that support individuals with speech and language challenges.
• Collaborative Environment: Working with passionate and dedicated teams committed to making a difference.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive organization.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days holiday (pro rata for part time), group pension scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters!  

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than one page, addressing how you meet the key responsibilities of this role and why you would like to join the cause to email in the candidate pack.

Deadline for applications: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 9am

Our selection process has two stages:

Stage 1: Interview on Thursday, 12 November 2026, online via Microsoft Teams.

Stage 2: Interview and a possible task on Thursday, 19 November 2026, in person at our London office.

Only candidates shortlisted after the first stage will be invited to the second.

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Note on AI use:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a regular part of the application process. While it can be helpful for research, we've noticed some applicants rely too much on AI-generated answers. This often leads to weak responses that lack personal examples and important soft skills like communication and teamwork. As a result, these applicants are usually less successful. To ensure fairness, we ask that all candidates use their own words and real-life experiences as this makes the process more transparent and avoids the risks of AI-generated responses.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK and reside in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You will need to share documents showing you are eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.