Administration Assistant (Human Resources)
Starfish Search
Leeds
£24,000 - £25,000 per annum.
Starfish Search is an executive search business that was created to change the world through human talent and we know that the right change must be driven by the right people. So, in close collaboration with each of our clients, we bring expertise, dedication and fierce commitment to authentic diversity as we search together for tomorrow’s leaders. With offices across the UK, we offer a broader regional overview of our sectors and richer, more inclusive connections to the strongest global leaders within the UK and beyond. Whether it’s senior leadership talent, non-executive directors or interim managers that are needed, Starfish helps our clients to find the right leaders for today’s changing world.
We have made over 1200 appointments since we started trading in 2019 and have recently celebrated our sixth birthday. With a team of 36 colleagues committed to recruiting to organisations with social purpose and a great story to tell, we feel quite unique in a crowded recruitment market. We work across different sectors, including influential trade bodies, regulators, local authorities, the NHS and charity household brands. With strong advisory credentials, our work is firmly grounded in quality of professional advice, insight and partnership.
THE ROLE
As a fast-growing executive search and interim management firm, we are a strong and close-knit team united in our aspiration to make a positive difference to society. We know the value of inclusive organisations and our approach to our work is grounded in the economic and social value of respect. Our real specialism is securing influential senior people with the skills to lead and thrive in an unpredictable age: our collective network of modern leaders is second to none. As part of this, we work hard to help client organisations retain a balance of different skills and perspectives within their senior teams. This is underpinned by a clear business case for diversity.
At present we are seeking an Administration Assistant who can support both with the administrative tasks relating to the recruitment assignments that we support our clients with as well as someone who is keen to support with our internal human resources administration. Our ideal candidate will be confident working at pace, they will be excellent at prioritising and they will have good attention to detail skills. Having good verbal and written communication skills as well as strong organisational skills will also be important for being successful in this role.
If you believe you have the skills, experiences and qualities outlined in the Role Profile below, we look forward to hearing from you.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please email your CV and covering Letter to Harpreet O’Brien, Head of People, on harpreet.obrien@starfishsearch.com
The closing date for applications is 23:00 on 3rd August 2025.
Interviews are provisionally looking to be held between the 7th August and 12th August.
At Starfish we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we will continue to enhance our knowledge, skills and confidence required to attract, recruit, retain and develop colleagues from all backgrounds within our workplace.
We want to ensure that disabled colleagues have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. In line with this, we encourage applicants to share information about any disabilities they have, and we are happy to put in place reasonable adjustments to support applications and interviews. If you would like any reasonable adjustments putting in place in relation to a disability or if there is any specific information in regard to a disability that you would like the interviewers to be aware of, please let us know by including this information in your Covering Letter.
