Executive Assistant to the CEO

Cumbria Chamber; Ambleside; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Refer a Friend scheme

Annual complimentary night’s stay atBr

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Brathay is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide high‑level support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, managing complex scheduling and coordinating governance for boards and committees. You will help deliver CEO‑led projects, events and organisational priorities.

The role requires enthusiasm, reliability and exceptional organisational and communication skills, with a proactive, confidential, customer‑focussed approach to both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level support to a CEO or senior leadership.
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees including agenda prep, minute-taking and papers.
• Experience of budget management.
• Experience of organising events.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentational abilities.
• Maintain high standard work practices with confidentiality.
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with people.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex scheduling for the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Support governance through Board and Committee administration and coordinating papers.
• Help deliver CEO-led projects and events and organisational priorities.
• Prioritise workloads to meet timescales and deliverables.

Skills

Executive support

Board governance

Budget management

Event planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Team player

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM databases

Video conferencing

Job description

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you'll play a pivotal role providing high-level support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. You'll manage complex scheduling and coordination, support the effective governance of the organisation through Board and Committee administration, and help deliver key CEO-led projects, events and organisational priorities.

This role requires someone who is enthusiastic, trustworthy, highly organised and able to prioritise proactively. You will need to have excellent oral and written communication skills and great interpersonal skills, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skill Requirements

• Experience of providing executive-level support to a CEO, Director, Senior Executive or equivalent leadership position.
• Experience of supporting Boards, Committees or senior governance structures, including agenda preparation, minute-taking and coordinating papers.
• Experience of budget management.
• Experience of organising events.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and can prioritise workloads to meet timescales and deliverables.
• Well-developed communication/interpersonal skills and excellent presentational abilities, both written and oral.
• Ability to maintain high standard work practices and ensure integrity, respect, and confidentiality.
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with people – internally and externally.
• Demonstrates the ability to work equally effectively as part of a team or alone and a customer focused, positive, and can-do attitude are important.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), CRM databases and virtual meeting products

Why Join Brathay?

At Brathay, we believe every young person should be able to access the support and experiences that work for them.

As a National Centre of Excellence for Outdoor Learning and an expert provider of Early Help community support, we inspire young people to build their brighter futures and thrive in an ever-changing world.

We're proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™ and recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces™ in the Charity and Not-for-Profit sector 2025 by Great Place To Work®. These independent recognitions, based on feedback from our colleagues, reflect the supportive, inclusive and purpose-driven culture we've built.

Whether you're working directly with young people or supporting our teams behind the scenes, you'll be part of an organisation where your contribution is valued and your work has a real and lasting impact.

As well as the opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference, you'll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Annual complimentary night's stay at Brathay Hall
• Flexible working opportunities

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Interview Date(s): 19th November 2026

Please note: Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.