Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer

Royal Voluntary Service; Hoddesdon; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer to provide high-level support. This full-time, permanent role involves ensuring effective communication and representation of the CFO, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to the organization's mission. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, digital literacy, and experience in executive support.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus paid statutory Bank Holidays

Ten weeks’ company sick pay

Great pension scheme

Enhanced Family Leave schemes

Access to employee benefits package

24-hour doctor line

Confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of business administration through qualification or experience.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure positive representation of the CFO with stakeholders.
• Handle complex and multiple demands with discretion and diplomacy.
• Support executive-level directors effectively.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

High digital literacy

Excellent organisation skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Discretion and diplomacy

Education

Business administration knowledge

Job description

Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer

Join to apply for the Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer role at Royal Voluntary Service.

Royal Voluntary Service provided pay range

This range is provided by Royal Voluntary Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for an Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary from £31,210 per annum. This is a home-based role with occasional national travel.

About the role: Our Chief Finance Officer (CFO) demonstrates the culture and values of Royal Voluntary Service, and the Executive Assistant to CFO plays a key role in upholding and promoting the organisation's vision, values, and culture. The EA will ensure positive representation of the CFO with internal and external stakeholders, working professionally and efficiently. The role requires discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to handle complex and multiple demands. Prioritisation, independent thinking, decision-making, and organisational skills are critical to the success of the CFO and the wider organisation.

Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday (7 hours a day).

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (pro-rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme
• 2x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• Access to an employee benefits package with discounts and cashback
• 24-hour doctor line, financial support for dental/optical and therapies
• Confidential employee assistance programme with counselling sessions
• Online and on-the-job training opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression
• Make a positive impact in communities and society

Candidate Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of business administration through qualification or experience
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Teams
• High digital literacy; experience with Co-Pilot / AI is desirable
• Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisation, planning, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills across various channels and stakeholders
• Credibility and influencing skills
• Problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Discretion and diplomacy
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Research, analysis, and report presentation skills

Experience:

• Substantial recent experience supporting executive-level directors, ideally as a Personal or Executive Assistant at Director level
• Knowledge of administrative processes and working with volunteers or volunteer-led groups
• Experience in managing senior stakeholders and taking minutes for Board meetings

Please refer to the full role profile on this vacancy. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, click ‘apply’ today. The closing date is 17 June 2025, but we may close early if sufficient applications are received.

At Royal Voluntary Service, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome everyone to join us and be themselves at work. For more information on our EDI commitments, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and help us change lives, communities, and society.