Happy Days UK

Executive Administration Support – Happy Days UK, Happy Days

Happy Days UK

Happy Days

Salary

Competitive

Posted

28 Sep 2026

Last verified: 28 Sep 2026 · Direct employer listing

Executive Administration Support

Role Overview

Use your senior PA or executive support experience to make a meaningful difference in Calderdale.

Happy Days UK is looking for a capable and trustworthy volunteer to provide high-level administrative support to our Chief Executive and senior management team. This fast-paced role involves sensitive information, so discretion, professionalism and sound judgement are essential.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are ideally looking for someone who has previously worked as a senior PA, executive assistant, or in a similar high-level administrative role.

  • Previous senior PA, executive assistant or comparable high-level administration experience.
  • Professional, trustworthy and discreet, with experience handling sensitive information.
  • Confident communicating with senior leaders and Board members.
  • Organised, accurate and able to take clear meeting minutes.
  • Proactive, able to prioritise and comfortable completing work independently.
  • Confident using email, Microsoft Word and other common office systems.

Desirable experience: HR administration, charity governance, or supporting Trustee or Board meetings.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive and senior management.
  • Assist with confidential HR administration and maintain accurate records.
  • Organise Trustee meetings, prepare papers, attend meetings, and produce clear minutes.
  • Communicate professionally with Trustees, Board members, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage correspondence, documents, actions, and deadlines.
  • Work proactively and independently while handling all information confidentially.

Administration and Organisational Responsibilities

Time commitment

Hours are flexible and can be agreed. Trustee meetings are generally held during the evening, so some evening availability is required.

What we offer

  • A meaningful senior level opportunity with a welcoming, supportive local charity.
  • Induction, ongoing guidance, and appropriate training.
  • Valuable experience within the charity and voluntary sector.
  • The chance to use your professional experience to support Happy Days’ work.
  • A welcoming and supportive team.
  • Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our volunteer policy.

About Happy Days UK

Happy Days UK supports people affected by homelessness and crisis across Calderdale, providing practical help, safe accommodation and opportunities to move forward.

Key Information

Hours: Flexible- Some Evening Meetings

Salary: Voluntary Position

Responsible To: Chief Executive and Senior Management Team

Location: Happy Days, Bromwell Booth, St James Road, HX1 1YS

Benefits

28 Days Holidays
+ Bank Holidays

Birthday Day Off

5% Pension Contribution

Free Lunch 3 Times A Week

Free Breakfast 5 Times A Week

Happy Days UK

Happy Days supports and empowers people who are homeless or in crisis to live independent and purposeful lives by helping them to access the advice and services they need to bring about sustainable change.

Apply for This Vacancy

Please contact Kath, Volunteer & Activity Manager, to express your interest or request further information.

Kath.crowther@happydaysuk.org – 07563390139

This role is subject to satisfactory references and any appropriate safer recruitment checks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked queries about Happy Days UK, its mission, and how you can get involved to create a positive impact in the community.

There are various ways you can contribute to our charity’s efforts. Whether it’s through volunteering your time, making a donation, organizing a fundraising event, or spreading awareness about our cause, your support is invaluable in helping us make a positive impact and bring about meaningful change in the community.

View how to help us here.

At Happy Days UK, we are dedicated to addressing the pressing needs of our community. Through our programs and initiatives, we provide essential resources, support, and opportunities to those who need it most. From providing access to food banks and supported accommodation to promoting social enterprise, we strive to create a brighter future for all.

View what we do here.

Our Vision

To be a leading and highly valued provider of services to people who are homeless or in crisis.

Our Mission

To support and empower people who are homeless or in crisis to live independent and purposeful lives.

We do this by providing safe accommodation, routine, healthy food, health clinics and advice and support to bring about sustainable change in their lives.

Our Charity Number: We are a registered charity (Charity Number: 1157527) committed to transparency and accountability. This registration ensures that our operations adhere to regulatory guidelines, allowing you to have confidence in our organization as we work towards making a positive impact in our community.

Happy Days UK is a Charity bringing hope to the homeless through community and social enterprise.

Call: 01422 381 316
Emails: admin@happydaysuk.org

View our contact page here.

You can find out Gift Aid Declaration form here.

If you have any additional questions or need further information about our charity, our mission, or how you can support our cause, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We are so honoured and blessed to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for our work with volunteers.

We are delighted to share that Happy days work with the homeless has been recognised by us being presented with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a Charity can be given and we feel truly honored to be given such a prestigious award.

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