Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

The Shakespeare Hospice; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. The role supports the CEO, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team, strengthening governance administration and coordinating priorities.

You will coordinate meetings, agendas and key communications across the Hospice, helping with decision‑making and cross‑department collaboration to deliver high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting boards and executive teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to governance administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, agendas, actions and reporting.
• Provide executive support to CEO, Board and SMT and manage key communications.
• Support organisational priorities and cross‑department collaboration.

Skills

Executive support

Board liaison

Governance administration

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Hospice-based with occasional homeworking

Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 DOE

Closing date: 11 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, South Warwickshire. This is a key role supporting the CEO, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team, helping to strengthen governance administration, coordinate organisational priorities and ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a pivotal member of the team and a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. They will provide high‑quality executive and administrative support to the CEO, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team, coordinating meetings, agendas, actions, reporting requirements and key communications across the Hospice.

The postholder will work closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team to help coordinate organisational priorities and strategic activities, supporting effective decision‑making, cross‑departmental communication and the delivery of high‑quality care for patients with life‑limiting illness and those approaching the end of life.

We are looking for someone to join our team who has experience of working with boards and executive teams, the post holder must be willing to, on occasions, be able to support events out of normal working hours.