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Executive Assistant (Governance) - Temporary Contract
Godstone, Surrey | £18 per hour | 3-month temporary contract with potential to extend | Onsite with potential to work from home 1 day per week
We're currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant (Governance) to join a values-led organisation based in Godstone on an initial 3-month temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Assistant or Governance professional to support senior leadership and trustees within a purpose-driven environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of governance processes, Board and committee administration, policy management, compliance tracking, and executive support to the Senior Management Team.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating Board, committee, and SMT meetings
* Preparing agendas, papers, minutes, and action logs
* Maintaining governance and compliance registers
* Supporting policy review and publication processes
* Tracking organisational risks, actions, and deadlines
* Providing high-level executive support to senior leaders
* Managing confidential records, archiving, and documentation
* Coordinating trustee onboarding, declarations, and training records
* Supporting regulatory readiness and governance reporting
We're looking for someone with:
* Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or Governance support role
* Excellent minute-taking and organisational skills
* Strong Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 skills
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
* A proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach
* Experience supporting senior leadership teams or boards
Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be highly advantageous.
Due to the nature of the organisation, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
If you're immediately available and interested in joining a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Supporter Care Assistant (Full-Time | Temp Contract)
Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in London office (set days), remainder remote
Contract: July – end November 2026
Hours: 34 hours per week
I am working with a well-known charity to recruit a Supporter Care Assistant for a key campaign period. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact team supporting two of their flagship fundraising initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling phone and email enquiries from campaign participants
- Logging supporter interactions and updating records in the CRM
- Processing donations accurately
- Sending thank-you cards as part of the donor journey
Ideal Candidates Will Be:
- Warm, personable, and confident speaking with supporters
- Comfortable managing calls and admin tasks simultaneously
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Based in London (due to office-based days)
- Experience with supporter care or databases is a plus – full training provided
If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supporter-facing role, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply online today to register your interest – interviews happening quickly.
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research to recruit a Research Support Officer.
Hybrid working: 1 day per week in Hammersmith, London
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000
Part-time or full-time (0.6 – 1 FTE)
The Kennedy Trust is a small but highly influential medical research charity, supporting innovative scientific research and collaboration to improve human health. Working closely with leading researchers and institutions, including the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology at the University of Oxford, the Trust plays a vital role in advancing pioneering research with real-world impact.
About the role
Reporting to the Research Programme Manager, the Research Support Officer will support the delivery of the Trust’s research funding activities, helping to ensure grant programmes run smoothly from application through to award and ongoing monitoring.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining administration, coordination and stakeholder engagement, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple projects in a small team environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating grant application and peer review processes
- Managing queries from applicants and grant holders
- Maintaining accurate grant data across CRM systems and SharePoint
- Supporting Research Committee and award panel meetings
- Assisting with post-award grant monitoring and reporting
- Supporting communications, website updates and social media content
- Providing logistical support for events and conferences
- Helping maintain relationships with key research partners
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and confident managing multiple priorities
- A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Confident using CRM systems, SharePoint or similar platforms
- Interested in research, science or the charity sector
Experience within a research funding, academic or scientific environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and is motivated by supporting research that has a meaningful impact.
For more information, please submit your CV to
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.