Executive Assistant to CEO & Chair of Trustees

Are you an Executive Assistant who thrives at the heart of a dynamic, purpose-led organisation? Would you enjoy being a trusted partner to visionary leaders, while leading a talented support team and playing a pivotal role in delivering social impact?

A leading UK non-profit is looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support their Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees while also managing a high-performing team of PAs. This is a key role for someone who is solutions-focused, confident under pressure, and ready to make a meaningful difference.

This is a 12-month contract

Why Join?
You ll be joining an organisation with a strong social mission and a supportive culture. People are passionate about making a difference and your role as Executive Assistant will be crucial in making that possible. You ll be empowered, trusted, and surrounded by people who share your values.

Benefits
They offer a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package that supports your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising with service (plus options to buy more)
• Flexible and hybrid working, including flexi-time and TOIL
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance providing financial peace of mind
• Healthcare cash plan and access to counselling support
• Volunteering leave 5 paid days to give back to causes you care about
• My Time wellbeing hours to invest in your own self-care
• Career breaks available after three years of service
• Family-friendly leave policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme, gym discounts and retail offers
• Professional development funding and paid subscriptions
• Interest-free season ticket loans to help with commuting costs
• Regular eye tests, flu vaccine reimbursement, and more

What You ll Be Doing
As an Executive Assistant, you ll play a central role in supporting the leadership team and ensuring smooth operations at the highest level. In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Provide direct executive support to the CEO and Chair, including diary, travel, and inbox management
• Be a key liaison across the organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholders and volunteers
• Coordinate senior leadership meetings, board preparation, and key governance processes
• Draft high-quality documents, reports and communications on behalf of the CEO and Chair
• Ensure the CEO and Chair are briefed, prepared, and supported for meetings and events
• Manage a small, collaborative team of Pas setting a high standard of support across the organisation
• Oversee budget tracking, expense processing, and administrative systems for the CEO s office
• Support the onboarding of senior staff and volunteers, and lead on select projects

About You
You re a highly organised, emotionally intelligent Executive Assistant who thrives on responsibility and takes pride in staying one step ahead. You ll bring:

• Substantial experience supporting a senior executive (CEO or equivalent) in a fast-paced environment
• A calm, confident approach to managing sensitive matters and high-profile stakeholders
• Strong team leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience managing complex diaries, budgets, and confidential information
• Experience working in a non-profit, charity, or federated organisation is a bonus but not essential.

Apply Now
If you re an Executive Assistant ready to lead with purpose and impact don t delay. Apply today with your CV and a short statement outlining why this role is the right next step for you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.