Executive Partner to Chair & Board of Trustees

British Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Council in London is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-quality support to the Chair and Board of Trustees, enabling effective governance and representation of the organisation's cultural relations purpose.

You will provide trusted advice, manage the Chair’s diary, prepare briefings and speeches, coordinate governance processes with the Governance team, and oversee travel and correspondence, working closely with the Chief Executive and wider teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Chair’s diary and commitments to prioritise time and representation.
• Coordinate Chair/Trustees’ Board committee participation, briefings and actions.
• Organise meetings with senior stakeholders, including rooms, catering and IT.
• Provide full information and briefing notes for events and meetings.
• Draft and coordinate correspondence and responses for Chair and Trustees.
• Edit external and internal communications for the Chair and Trustees.
• Oversee travel logistics and overseas engagements for the Chair and Trustees.
• Prepare briefings, travel programmes and speeches with the Communications team.
• Support governance processes including recruitment, induction and departures.
• Maintain annual Board/committee cycle overview with Governance team.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Governance support

Stakeholder liaison

Discretion

Job description

The British Council in London is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-quality support to the Chair and Board of Trustees, enabling effective governance and representation of the organisation's cultural relations purpose.

You will provide trusted advice, manage the Chair’s diary, prepare briefings and speeches, coordinate governance processes with the Governance team, and oversee travel and correspondence, working closely with the Chief Executive and wider teams.