Executive Assistant – Governance & Board Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DrPA Secure's Manston STHF site seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Management Team, with diary management, minute-taking, polished correspondence, and governance support for board meetings. The role may require occasional evening or weekend cover.

The post requires DBS and Counter Terrorism Clearance, plus five years' UK residence. It demands discretion, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced, secure environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrator.
• Experience managing diaries, meetings and minute-taking.
• High discretion with confidential information and governance documents.
• Eligibility: DBS check, Counter Terrorism Clearance, and UK residence continuous for 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and executive support to the Senior Management Team including diaries and minute-taking.
• Support governance and board meetings, documenting decisions and actions.
• Maintain records, filing and document control under data protection policies.
• Prepare and format correspondence, reports, and policy documents; track deadlines.
• Coordinate travel and events for internal/external meetings; liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Discretion

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

DrPA Secure's Manston STHF site seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Management Team, with diary management, minute-taking, polished correspondence, and governance support for board meetings. The role may require occasional evening or weekend cover.

The post requires DBS and Counter Terrorism Clearance, plus five years' UK residence. It demands discretion, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced, secure environment.