Executive Assistant

akt; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity is seeking a part-time Administrative Support to assist the CEO and Senior Management Team. The role includes managing the CEO's diary, providing support to the Board of Trustees, and maintaining filing systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in administration, strong organizational skills, and effective communication. The position offers a pro-rata salary based on a full-time equivalent of £32,278, with the role available from either Manchester or London.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration and management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s diary and appointments.
• Provide administrative support to SMT and Board of Trustees.
• Coordinate board and subcommittee meetings.
• Act as the first point of contact for inquiries to the CEO.
• Maintain filing systems via SharePoint.

Job description

About Us

akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity. Founded in 1989, we operate service centres in London, Manchester and Newcastle and provide support across the UK through our Digital Service. Last year, akt worked with over 1150 vulnerable young people. We exist because of a simple but powerful thought that no young person should have to choose between a safe home and being who they are. Today, young LGBTQ+ people are still at an increased risk of homelessness and are twice as likely to end up hidden homeless than their peers. akt provides support and routes to safe homes so that young people can thrive.

Job Summary

Please note this is a part time position working 21 hours per week. The pro rata salary is £19,366 per year based on a full time equivalent of £32,278 per year. There is one vacancy that can be done from either Manchester or London.

In this role you will provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior Management Team (SMT), alongside providing governance and administrative support to the Board of Trustees. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Managing the CEO’s diary, meetings and appointments and completing administrative tasks including arranging events and public appearances; travel and accommodation and expenses.
• Providing administrative support to SMT and Board of Trustees, as agreed with the CEO, including arranging meetings, travel and accommodation and expenses.
• Coordinating and administering board and subcommittee meetings for Trustees.
• Supporting the Chair of Trustees, when requested.
• Being the first point of contact for internal and external people seeking access to the CEO.
• Maintaining various internal filing systems via SharePoint, ensuring they are kept up to date across various executive teams.

More information about the job role and benefits can be found in the documents attached to this vacancy.

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Application deadline: midnight (11.59pm) on 7th December 2025

Interviews: 18th or 19th December 2025