Executive Assistant – Governance & Board Support

CV Life; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and fitness membership

Free uniform

Free training

Discounts on Centre activities

Free entry to venues

CV Life employee discounts

Job summary

CV Life is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and Executive Directors, coordinating governance processes for Boards of Trustees. The role involves managing governance timetables, meetings, board papers, and compliance across funding activities and charity law requirements.

The candidate will be proactive, discreet with excellent attention to detail, and capable of working with senior leaders, Trustees and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders.
• Experience working with Boards or governance processes is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with senior leaders, Trustees and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Board and Executive meetings, including papers, agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Maintain governance timetables and action logs; update governance documents.
• Support governance compliance, funding activities and charity law requirements.
• Assist in preparing financial and impact reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with funding bodies, donors and grant providers.

Skills

Executive support

Boards governance

Stakeholder comms

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

CV Life is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and Executive Directors, coordinating governance processes for Boards of Trustees. The role involves managing governance timetables, meetings, board papers, and compliance across funding activities and charity law requirements.

The candidate will be proactive, discreet with excellent attention to detail, and capable of working with senior leaders, Trustees and stakeholders.