Personal Assistant to the Director

The Asian Women’s Resource Centre (AWRC) is a feminist organization whose values are founded on commitments to human rights, anti-discrimination and freedom from oppression. We endorse global evidence that violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence is gendered, a cause and consequence of the unequal position of women and girls in society, a violation of human rights, and is entirely preventable.

Position:

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)

Hours: 28 hours (4 days) per week

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027 (with potential for extension)

Location: London office / Hybrid (2 days office-based)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.

The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Director, helping ensure the effective coordination of meetings, communications, projects and stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll do:

You will play a key role in supporting AWRC’s leadership while working in an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of women experiencing abuse. You will:

• Manage the Director’s diary, meetings and appointments.
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations and briefing documents.
• Draft and respond to correspondence on behalf of the Director.
• Coordinate trustee meetings and support governance processes.
• Act as a first point of contact for trustees, partners and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential records and sensitive information securely.
• Support organisational projects, campaigns and events.
• Assist with travel arrangements, logistics and scheduling.
  
  

The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to shape the voice of an organisation making real change in the lives of BME women and girls. You’ll join a passionate team working collaboratively to end gender-based violence.

Requirements:

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience working as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally within the charity or public sector.
• Has excellent organisation, time management and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Can work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Has empathy and understanding of issues relating to domestic abuse and violence against women.
  
  

Important information:

This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We strongly encourage applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds, from the LGBT+ community, and those with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 30th March 2026

Please kindly note that a task will be involved as part of the interview process and the interviews will take place face to face at our Harlesden office.

Other information:

It is essential to the development of AWRC’s service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.