Executive Assistant, CHARITY PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their directors in Northampton. This full-time, hybrid role involves managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and supporting various initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to the charity's mission.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Bank Holidays

UK Healthcare

24/7 GP service

Life assurance

Confidential counselling

Pension

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in charity or related environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and inboxes for directors.
• Coordinate Trustee and governance meetings.
• Support senior leaders in People and Culture initiatives.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About the Role

Are you ready to support a charity focused on MND as an Executive Assistant? Support their leaders. Empower their mission. Stand with those affected by MND. This charity believes in a world free from MND and works tirelessly to improve care and support for those living with the disease.

They are seeking a professional, organised, and compassionate Executive Assistant to support their directors. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Northampton (hybrid - 2-3 days in the office) with a salary of £37,400 per annum.

Responsibilities

1. Manage complex diaries and inboxes for directors, anticipating needs and prioritising effectively.
2. Coordinate Trustee and governance meetings, including setting agendas, producing minutes, and following up on actions.
3. Liaise with stakeholders and support internal and external projects.
4. Support senior leaders in People and Culture initiatives to promote inclusion and engagement.
5. Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence for directors.
6. Arrange travel, logistics, and event support with minimal supervision.
7. Maintain a cohesive EA function across the organisation.

Candidate Profile

We seek an experienced EA with strong organisational and communication skills, proactive and adaptable, comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with discretion and professionalism.

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders, preferably in the charitable sector or related environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and discretion.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint).
• Alignment with the charity's values of inclusivity, compassion, and professionalism.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave (increasing after 5 years), Bank Holidays, UK Healthcare (dental, eye care, wellbeing), 24/7 GP service, life assurance, confidential counselling, salary sacrifice schemes, pension, and training opportunities.

Application Process

Send your CV to Priya at Charity People at [e-mail]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For inquiries, contact Priya directly. Interview dates are to be confirmed.

Charity People promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, matching candidates to roles regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.