Executive Assistant

Soil Association; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental charity is looking for an Administrative Support professional to provide confidential and efficient assistance to senior leaders. Located in Bristol, this full-time position offers a salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,000 pa with numerous benefits including generous holiday and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft IT applications.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with contributions

Free membership and discounts

Volunteer days

Flexible working policies

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing professional, friendly, and confidential support.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft IT applications.
• Ability to improve administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and proactive administrative support.
• Manage diaries and organize meetings and events.
• Support the governance function by taking minutes.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proactive working

Job description

Bristol (Hybrid Working - 40% Office Based)

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 pa

Closing date for applications: 13th November 2025

Interviews will take place on the 24th November 2025

About Our Organisation

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity in a great organisation working with people who are passionate about what they do, providing efficient, confidential and proactive administrative support, including diary management, organising meetings and events for the Group Resources Director and wider Directorate, including the People Team.

About You

You should be passionate about providing professional, friendly and confidential administrative support to senior leaders. You will be adept in using IT and have extensive experience in using a variety of Microsoft IT applications, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and, ideally, also Sharepoint and Teams.

You will also have the skills and appetite to improve our administrative processes and to support the effectiveness of managers in the Group Resources Directorate. You will relish the variety and challenge of ad hoc project work and collaborate positively with colleagues outside the directorate in supporting the governance function of the group, including taking minutes.

With strong organisational and excellent communication skills, you will also have quick problem‑solving abilities, be self‑motivated and able to work pro‑actively with minimal supervision.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

To Apply

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.