Executive Assistant to the CEO | Governance & Board Support

THE NATIONAL FOREST; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension scheme

30 days' annual leave + 10.5 days' HOL

Staff bonuses

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

The National Forest is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive in Swadlincote. You will provide high-level executive support to the CEO, manage calendars, board administration, and confidential communications as part of a governance-focused team.

You will coordinate committees, support governance processes, and liaise with senior stakeholders and partners, contributing to the organisation's strategic vision.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in a high-level executive support or secretariat role.
• Experience of Board/Committee governance and minute taking.
• Knowledge of charity governance and legislation.
• Experience with CRM and Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive, administrative and governance support to the Chief Executive, Chair and Directors.
• Manage diaries, meetings, correspondence and communications for the Chief Executive and senior leaders.
• Oversee Board and Committee administration, agendas, minutes and governance documentation.
• Liaise with Ministers, MPs and external partners and support trustee arrangements.
• Coordinate governance processes and senior stakeholder events.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Governance knowledge

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Professional administrative qualification

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Web & email communications

Document management

Job description

The National Forest is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive in Swadlincote. You will provide high-level executive support to the CEO, manage calendars, board administration, and confidential communications as part of a governance-focused team.

You will coordinate committees, support governance processes, and liaise with senior stakeholders and partners, contributing to the organisation's strategic vision.