Executive Support Officer

HARRIS HILL; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An amazing research-focused charity is seeking a highly organised Executive Support Officer for a part-time, remote role. This position involves supporting senior leadership and the board across governance, fundraising, communications, and operations. You'll play a crucial role in managing meetings, coordinating events, and ensuring smooth operations. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying flexibility in your work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and minute board and committee meetings.
• Support donor communications and fundraising events.
• Maintain governance records and digital filing systems.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Accurate minute-taking

Strong organisational abilities

Time-management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Digital platform proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital platforms

Job description

I am excited to be working with an amazing research-focused charity in search of a highly organised and proactive Executive Support Officer. This is an immediate start 6-month contract, the role is part-time (4 days a week), remote working with occasional/monthly travel to London and the South East. This role will see you support senior leadership and the board across governance, fundraising, communications, research coordination, events, and general operations.

Key Responsibilities
Governance & Administration
• Organise and minute board and committee meetings
• Maintain governance records and support trustee recruitment
• Manage filings with Companies House and the Charity Commission
Fundraising & Events
• Support donor communications and contact management
• Help coordinate fundraising events and produce fundraising materials
• Assist in preparing impact reports
Marketing & Communications
• Maintain website and social media content
• Disseminate research outputs and organisational updates
• Ensure GDPR compliance across databases
Research Support
• Assist in coordinating research meetings and participant engagement
• Support research-related event delivery
General Operations
• Maintain digital and physical filing systems
• Support IT, software, and subscriptions
• Handle general enquiries and day-to-day admin

Person Specification
Essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate minute-taking and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Capable of independent and multitask-based work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital platforms

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!