Executive Assistant

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As an Executive Assistant your responsibilities would include: -

Manage the Chief Executive s diary, meetings and priorities.

Arrange meetings and prepare supporting papers and materials.

Take clear, structured minutes and track actions.

Follow up on actions and support progress across teams.

Help co-ordinate projects, plans and organisational activity.

Support Board and Committee administration.

Assist with internal communications, meetings and staff events.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

Experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Experience coordinating work, projects or completing priorities.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Confident communicating with senior staff and stakeholders

Proactive, reliable and comfortable taking initiative

Keen to learn and take on new challenges

Why Join us

Flexible, primarily home-based role

Opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive

A varied role with real responsibility and exposure

Supportive environment where you can develop and grow

The chance to contribute to meaningful work in a charity setting

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Carers First Can Offer You

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, visit the Carers First website and click on the Apply Now button to begin your application.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026- we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Shortlisting: Week commencing 29 June 2026- all successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams.

Interview date: Friday 10 July 2026

Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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