Executive Assistant to CEO | Dynamic Charity & Events

Yorkshire Children's Charity; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Children's Charity is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the CEO in a busy, office-based role in Leeds with some flexibility. The position offers £34,000-£37,000 per year, dependent on experience, and a dynamic environment within the charity sector.

The successful candidate will manage the CEO’s diary, handle communications, and coordinate events, while maintaining discretion and building strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a PA in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Discretion, initiative and energy are prized qualities.
• Ability to foster strong relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, scheduling calls and meetings, and coordinating events.
• Handling daily email correspondence, addressing urgent inquiries on behalf of the CEO.
• Providing private PA support to the CEO, including managing personal appointments and needs.
• Maintaining the office filing system and overseeing procedures.
• Booking and preparing meeting rooms, as well as arranging refreshments.
• General office administration tasks, including answering calls and welcoming visitors.
• Cultivating relationships with supporters and key donors.
• Attending meetings with the CEO and compiling meeting minutes.
• Providing on-site and off-site support to the events team as required.
• Ensuring policies and insurance documents are current.
• Generating reports as requested by the CEO.

Skills

PA experience

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Job description

Yorkshire Children's Charity is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the CEO in a busy, office-based role in Leeds with some flexibility. The position offers £34,000-£37,000 per year, dependent on experience, and a dynamic environment within the charity sector.

The successful candidate will manage the CEO’s diary, handle communications, and coordinate events, while maintaining discretion and building strong internal and external relationships.