Executive Assistant to the CEO — Fast-Paced Charity, Leeds

Equals One Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Children’s Charity is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the CEO. Based in Leeds with some flexibility, the role covers diary management, email handling, private PA support, and event coordination.

You will cultivate relationships with supporters and donors, produce meeting minutes, and assist across departments including marketing, programmes and events. The role requires initiative, discretion, and excellent organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a PA in a fast paced environment is essential.
• Exceptional organisational skills, effective time management, and meticulous attention to detail.

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.
• Conducting 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.
• Updating information packs for Trustee meetings.
• Generating reports as requested by the CEO.

Job description

Yorkshire Children’s Charity is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the CEO. Based in Leeds with some flexibility, the role covers diary management, email handling, private PA support, and event coordination.

You will cultivate relationships with supporters and donors, produce meeting minutes, and assist across departments including marketing, programmes and events. The role requires initiative, discretion, and excellent organisation.