Personal Assistant

CompanyShakespeare Martineau

LocationWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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Occupation Type

Personal assistants and other secretaries

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

About Us

At Shakespeare Martineau, it’s our people who make us exceptional. We are a leading full-service law firm providing legal and professional services to businesses, organisations, government bodies, families and individuals at every stage of life and business.

Our culture is built on trust, collaboration and empowerment. We focus on outputs rather than hours, encourage autonomy, and support our people to develop, learn and thrive. By embracing diversity of thought, background and experience, we build strong teams that deliver outstanding solutions for our clients.

The Team

This role sits within our Infrastructure & Specialist Markets (I&SM) and Life & Business (L&B) Business Units.

Infrastructure & Specialist Markets (I&SM) supports the development of sustainable communities, providing advice across areas including construction, planning, social housing, later living, energy, real estate and development.
Life & Business (L&B) supports ambitious UK businesses and individuals through our Corporate, Commercial, IP and Wealth teams, alongside specialist market expertise.

You will work closely with senior leaders, including Managing Directors, Super Team Leaders and the Executive group, supporting the smooth and effective operation of the business.

The Role

As Executive Administrator, you will provide high-quality, proactive administrative and diary support to senior stakeholders across the I&SM and L&B business units. This is a varied and fast-paced role, requiring strong organisational skills, discretion, and the confidence to work closely with senior leaders.

Predominantly Home Based | Travel into our office hubs required (mainly Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon)
12 month Fixed Term contract

What you will be doing:

Provide comprehensive diary management and administrative support to Managing Directors, Super Team Leaders and members of the Executive group
Arrange meetings, travel, accommodation, event registrations and meeting rooms, managing complex and frequently changing schedules
Act as a gatekeeper to ensure effective use of senior stakeholders’ time
Prepare, edit and manage documents (including PDFs) and correspondence

Build strong working relationships across the business, liaising with People, Finance, Business Development and Operations teams

Attend executive board and cascade meetings, taking accurate minutes and following up on actions

Collate and manage board packs using internal systems (e.g. Zylpha)

Coordinate and distribute regular executive and business communications

Support internal communications to the wider business

Assist Business Development partners with marketing and promotional activities

Coordinate internal meetings, events, conferences and team activities

Support recognition initiatives, promotions and internal gifting

Arrange and coordinate annual and mid-year performance conversations

Process expense claims and mileage submissions accurately and on time

Provide cover for other Executive support colleagues during periods of absence, as required

What you will need:

Previous experience in an executive support, secretarial or administrative role within a busy environment
Strong IT capability, particularly across Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure

Professional discretion and the ability to handle confidential information

You will be:

Highly organised, reliable and adaptable, with strong judgement and initiative
Comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player
Resilient, calm under pressure and able to manage competing demands
Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to go beyond core responsibilities when needed
Respectful, approachable and positive, with a “can-do” attitude
Keen to learn, develop and take ownership of your role
Willing to travel across our office network when required

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.

Want to find out more about our amazing benefits?

Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Shakespeare Martineau

Welcome to Shakespeare Martineau, where we're more than just a full-service law firm. With over 1100 specialists, including lawyers and business support professionals, we're committed to unlocking potential in our people and clients, inspiring confidence, growth, and development.

Our purpose is clear: we provide creative solutions and advice that help individuals and businesses achieve their commercial and personal goals. But what truly sets us apart is our focus on building lasting relationships and championing our clients, ensuring they receive the best possible business and personal advice.

At Shakespeare Martineau, it's our people who make us special. We understand what our team members want and give them the support they need to succeed. Recognising everyone's contribution and harnessing the unique power of teams, we work together to achieve success.

Diversity is at the heart of our firm. We actively build and develop diverse teams, bringing together different backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives to deliver amazing solutions for our clients. We believe in playing to our strengths, constantly striving to improve, and empowering our teams with individual responsibility for their own learning and growth.

Join us at Shakespeare Martineau and become a valued member of a team where we unlock your potential, appreciate your contributions, and achieve success together.

As part of Ampa, we are part of a large multi-brand group, all of our brands are linked by a shared purpose and set of values that brings about a positive, inclusive and diverse work culture - helping everyone achieve their ambitions.