Executive Assistant

Soil Association; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organisation in the West of England seeks an Executive Assistant to provide professional administrative support in a hybrid work environment. The role involves diary management, organising meetings, and improving administrative processes. Candidates should have strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and a sociable workplace.

Benefits

27 days annual holiday

Pension scheme

Free membership discounts

Volunteer days

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support to senior leaders.
• Adept in using Microsoft IT applications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the Group Resources Director.
• Organise meetings and events.
• Support managers in improving administrative processes.

Skills

Administrative support

Diary management

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Executive Assistant

Bristol (Hybrid Working - 40% Office Based)

Full-time, 35 hours per week • Permanent • Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 pa

Closing date for applications: 13 November 2025

Interviews will take place on 24 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 couldnt 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 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 have quick problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated and able to work pro-actively with minimal supervision.

Our Benefits

• 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