Executive assistant and project support officer jobs
We’ve ambitions to change so much, to improve support for endometriosis – are you the experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to CEO we need to help us?
We are the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, determined to ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team at Endometriosis UK and help us make a real difference for the 1.5 million in the UK with the disease. This is a crucial role for our small but growing charity, supporting the CEO to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. You’ll be a key point of contact, proactively managing all aspects of EA support to the CEO to enable them to maximise their performance and delivery, as well as coordinating our governance administrative systems and processes. You will be working as part of a passionate team with a strong commitment to achieving change to help those with living with endometriosis.
The role will be ideal for a highly organised, proactive, and experienced Executive Assistant used to working on their own initiative and comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. You will be a born organiser, with superb judgment, a diplomatic approach, solution focused and with excellent problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to think two steps ahead, guided by our strategic and operational priorities, and the confidence to steer senior managers accordingly. You will bring a meticulous attention to detail and exemplary skills in prioritisation, time management and task completion. Advanced skills in MS Office are essential. Your written and verbal communication skills will be first-rate, with stakeholders at all levels. You will be comfortable handling confidential material with the utmost discretion. You will have proven experience supporting senior executives and Boards, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. The EA will also play a proactive role in improving organisational processes and supporting priority areas as needed.
This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the CEO to make sure their diary supports their strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include managing, triaging and responding to emails, complex diary management to ensure effective use of their time, providing briefing papers and ensuring the CEO is well prepared for meetings, and ensuring we’ve efficient governance and office processes. You will need to have the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity, with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. You will act as that indispensable individual for the CEO, ultimately responsible for proactively ensuring their work life runs effectively and efficiently. The key focus of the role is to ensure the CEO is able to maximise their impact and influence in the charity, plus ensuring the smooth operation of board and committee functions,
This is a hands-on role in a small but ambitious charity, ideal for someone who’s willing to get stuck in, take initiative, is flexible and brings structure and calm to a busy leadership team. You’ll be a trusted partner, helping to manage schedules, coordinate meetings, prepare documents, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job title: Executive Assistant to CEO
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Working hours: Full time/ 37.5 hrs a week
Location: Endometriosis UK’s office at London Bridge, with hybrid working options
Contract: Permanent
Annual salary: £38,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, and incl London Weighting
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 1st December 2025
Interview date: Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December, at our office in London Bridge
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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About Arthritis Action
Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. We offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. We support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources.
Purpose
The Executive Assistant (EA) will serve as the right hand to the CEO, Deputy CEO and Head of Finance & Operations (Executive Management Team – EMT) ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, handling high-level administrative support, and enabling the EMT to focus on strategic priorities.
This role demands high standards of organisation, confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion, given the EA’s access to sensitive information, strategic discussions, and senior-level correspondence. The EA will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, trustees, donors, and partners, requiring sound judgement, diplomacy, and excellent communication skills.
This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment — ideal for someone who is solutions-focused, aligned with our mission, and thrives in a collaborative, small-team setting.
Key Responsibilities – This is a new role for Arthritis Action, giving you the opportunity to bring your expertise to help us shape the role. The role will include but not be limited to:
Executive Support
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the EMT for internal and external meetings and events, including diary management, communications, organising logistics (room/venue bookings, catering, etc.), travel planning, speaking engagements and meeting coordination
- Draft correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting agendas
- Maintain accurate and organised digital and physical files
- Assist with EMT expense claims
Board, Committees & Stakeholder Coordination
- Schedule and organise board and committee meetings
- Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and minutes
- Support on trustee recruitment as required, including making arrangements for interviews
- Support trustee onboarding, record keeping, and compliance with charity governance requirements
- Liaise with board members and key stakeholders on behalf of the EMT
- Maintain statutory records and assist with annual reporting
Project, Fundraising & Operations Support
- Support EMT as they work with trustees and the team to develop our 2027-2030 strategy
- Aid the preparation of our 85th Anniversary in 2027
- Track deadlines and follow up on action items for the EMT
- Support on special projects, events, and fundraising initiatives
- Conduct research and prepare background materials as needed
- Assist with a large-scale digital file organisation and clean-up
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Essential
- Proven experience supporting a senior executive or leadership team.
- Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write in Plain English for a range of audiences.
- Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools.
- Discretion, reliability, and a high level of emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- An understanding of, and commitment to, Arthritis Action’s vision, mission, equal opportunities and diversity.
- Desirable
- Experience in a nonprofit of charity setting
- Database experience
- Event planning or fundraising support experience
ATTRIBUTES
- Essential
- Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A self-starter, able to work on own initiative where required.
- Enthusiastic team-player with a can-do attitude.
- Able and willing to travel within the UK.
- Proven experience supporting a senior executive or leadership team.
Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.



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Are you a creative communicator who's passionate about making a difference?
Age International is looking for a Multimedia Content Producer to help us share powerful stories that support older people facing challenging situations in low and middle-income countries - and to help amplify their voices on a global stage.
In this exciting fixed-term contract opportunity, you will use your creativity to produce engaging, high-quality content across our print and digital channels. You'll play a key role in raising the bar on our communications, ensuring our messages inspire, inform and connect with our audiences
You'll be highly organised and detail-focused, managing and cataloguing our growing library of photography and stories so that our content is always accessible and used effectively. You'll also work closely with our global partners to commission new content that highlights the real impact of our work.
If you're a motivated, imaginative communicator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for meaningful storytelling, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help tell the stories that bring our mission to life and champion older people around the world.
Fixed-Term Contract until March 2026.
Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to commute to the central London co-working hub twice weekly. Your travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Demonstrable graphic design experience across a range of digital and print channels. (A, I, T)
* Proven ability to create and commission content, primarily photography and film. (A, I)
* Strong copywriting and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail. (A, I, T)
* Strong analytical skills and familiarity with tools to monitor content performance and generate actionable insights. (I)
* Ability to simplify complex information into engaging content. (I)
Skills and knowledge
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere), and Canva. (A, I, T)
* Good understanding of digital asset management systems. (A, I)
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across teams and with external partners, including being able to create effective briefs and manage supplier contracts. (I)
Personal attributes
* Clear creative flair and intuitive storytelling abilities. (I)
* A commitment to championing the voices of older people. (A, I)
* Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities. (I)
Other Requirements
* Commitment to Age International's values and mission. (I)
* Flexibility to support fast-paced emergency communications during DEC appeals, with potentially out of hours working. (I)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Who are you
You are qualified chef or catering professional who is excited by the prospect of developing training, business partnerships and product development in conjunction with the staff and volunteers at our community garden, kitchen and nursery in Richmond.
About your values and strengths
You will be someone who:
- Grasps new ideas and opportunities and runs with them
- Has the energy and skills to share their knowledge with others
- Is a powerful advocate for learning and development, particularly for people with learning disabilities
- Will be able to mobilise the skills and resources of staff, volunteers and users of the service to deliver work and the work of the kitchen and its development
- Will see the value of, and maximise the opportunities available to through the work of the community garden, its produce and the resources to be developed from it.
- Is confident in approaching other organisations and individuals to drive business and operational development
What we want you to do
Out "Kitchen at the Stud" project is a new initiative funded in partnership with the Royal Borough of Richmond. The Kitchen is a fully refurbished resource at the heart of our Horticultural Service based in grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
The Community Garden is an extensive horticultural resource and the kitchen project is an integrated part of our developing programme of learning and skills development. The Kitchen Lead will work with the garden team in building the kitchen into both a publicly accessible amenity, a training resource, seasonal cafe available on open days and for targeted group dining in addition to exploring the potential for product lines for public sale.
What you can expect from us
Balance is a specialist provider of community based support and services across SW London to people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs. We are:
- A charity that works hard to put its people, those who it supports and those who provide its services at the heart of what we do.
- A charity that takes its mission and values seriously in developing its services, operational approach and commercial relationships
- An organisation supports and encourages its staff to participate as partners in our development as a business, our outcomes and the delivery of our values.
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Entrepreneurial, outward facing, collaborative and embrace the testing of new ideas and initiative.
Additional Benefits of working for us
- A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression in and beyond the charity.
- Inclusion in and a 3% employers contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
- Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
- Access to travel card loan, and bike to work scheme.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
As part of a large, newly aligned and dynamic engagement directorate, you’ll be supporting the chief engagement officer (CengO) and engagement directors’ key priorities at a formative time for the charity in delivering to our bold new strategy and income and awareness growth. Supporting the CengO’s time, projects, communications and external and internal relationships, you’ll be a key connector cross-organisationally on CengO’s behalf in order to support this progressive time for the directorate and charity. In particular, you will provide exceptional stakeholder management support for the CengO and wider team launching and progressing the £50m campaign and campaign board.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
About you
You’ll be a pro-active, perceptive individual who has experience of executive assistant support for director or chief level. You’ll have a high attention to detail, the ability to work independently, at pace and communicate well across teams at all levels.
You’ll be able to quickly and effectively build key relationships internally and follow up in order to best support the CengO, director team and their priorities in delivering to an ambitious strategy and time of growth.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 10am on Monday 24 November 2025
Interview date Tuesday 2 December 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Chief Executive Officer
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT)
• Based in Balham, London SW12 9PZ (on site).
• Full-time Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required).
• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (depending on experience).
• Closing Date: 8th December 2025.
The Role: Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for WCT. You will work closely with the Management Committee, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure our services continue to thrive and adapt to the changing needs of the community.
This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, operational oversight, and strong external engagement. You will represent WCT locally and nationally, build new partnerships, and ensure we remain a trusted and valued part of the community transport movement.
Job Description
Key areas of responsibility:
1. Leadership & Strategy
• Provide overall leadership and management of WCT.
• Work with the Management Committee to set and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead the charity through change, ensuring sustainability and growth.
2. Financial Management
• Ensure robust financial systems, budgets, and forecasts.
• Diversify income, secure grants and contracts, and manage financial risks.
3. People & Culture
• Lead and inspire a committed staff and volunteer team.
• Ensure fair HR policies, training, and development.
• Promote a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
4. Operations & Compliance
• Oversee transport operations, health & safety, and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, and transport legislation.
5. External Relations & Advocacy
• Build strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.
• Represent WCT in the community transport sector and with policy-makers.
• Promote WCT’s profile through media, communications, and advocacy.
About Wandsworth Community Transport
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. We provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Our mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.
Key facts:
• Over 25 accessible minibuses serving the borough
• More than 2,000 community groups and individuals supported annually
• 35 staff members and a large team of volunteers
• Annual turnover of around £1 million
• Services include minibus hire, door-to-door services, Shopmobility, shopping shuttles, and outings for elderly and disabled residents
We also run a vehicle workshop and deliver essential driver and passenger assistant training programmes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring WCT is truly embedded in the heart of the community.
Looking ahead, we are committed to:
• Diversifying our funding and income streams
• Expanding our services to meet unmet transport needs
• Transitioning towards a greener, more sustainable fleet
• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, health services, and the voluntary sector
To Apply
Click on the link to request the full application pack Chief Executive Officer
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This is a new and exciting role which you can out your stamp on. You'll help the charity run smoothly, support our Board of Trustees, coordinate meetings, manage key communications, provide day-to-day office management and ensure that strategic projects are delivered effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real difference through their work. In particular you'll:
- support our CEO with diary management, responding to incoming communications, preperation for events and managing managings
- manage payroll for both the charity and its trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
- provide administrative support to our Finance Manager
- coordinate our parent-carer forum, ensuring it is well supported
- support our Board of Trustees including coordinating all aspects of Board and Committee meetings, taking minutes and supporting with Trustee recruitment
- act as our Office Manager, overseeing the various administrative functions and support contracts we need to run smoothly
- assist with the implementation and management of projects across the Charity that support our mission and drive efficiency
As well as our Brighter Horizons team, you’ll also have a hand in supporting our trading subsidiary Ignition Brewery, making this a varied role, ideal for someone who likes to be involved in lots of things at the same time.
We’re a small team but growing and ambitious team, making the role really varied. Experience of administration is a must, preferably in a small charity setting. If you are a people person and are passionate about causes in your community, we want to hear from you.
What we need from you (the essentials):
- a minimum of one years’ experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment
- experience of managing projects from design through to delivery and evaluation
- strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent skills in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, especially with digital collaboration tools
- good written skills, with an ability to produce reports and other relevant documentation
- an ability to maintain discretion & confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
- meticulous attention to detail with an ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
- the ability to work proactively and independently
What we’d also like from you (the desirables):
- previous experience of working as an Executive or Personal Assistant
- an understanding of charity governance / experience working with Trustee Boards
- experience of working with neurodivergent adults and/or adults with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity
Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to live independently, to find belonging and to be active members of their community.



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Executive Assistant to DCEO
Reports To: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: Fixed term
Salary: £32,000 to £34,000
Job Purpose
The Executive Assistant will provide operational, strategic and analytical support to the DCEO. This role goes beyond traditional executive assistance and will involve planning, research, project coordination and organisational reporting. The post holder will play a key role in preparing executive insights, analysing departmental reports, and ensuring effective follow-up on strategic priorities. This role requires strong analytical thinking, communication skills and high proficiency in digital tools and technology.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage the DCEO’s calendar, schedule and priority workflow to ensure effective time management
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas and produce accurate minutes and action trackers
- Draft and manage professional correspondence on behalf of the DCEO
- Prepare briefing notes for senior meetings, visits and events
- Organise travel arrangements, itineraries and supporting documentation when required
Strategic Analysis and Insight
- Analyse reports from SMT meetings and departments to produce executive summaries and insights
- Support strategic planning
- Develop briefing papers and analysis to support decision making
Research and Reporting
- Conduct research on sector trends, funding models, charity regulations and strategic opportunities
- Produce clear reports and presentations to support board and SMT meetings
Project Coordination
- Follow up on actions from DCEO and SMT meetings to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate departmental plans and track progress against milestones
Technology and Digital Support
- Use Microsoft 365 and other AI tools for reporting, planning and communication
- Maintain structured digital documentation and record keeping
- Introduce automation or digital improvements to enhance productivity in the DCEO’s office
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Right to Work in the UK
- DBS Certificate
- Degree level or equivalent preferred in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior management.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in preparing professional reports and executive briefings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to research, interpret and present information clearly and concisely
- High level of IT competence
- Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams and Zoom in advance.
We reserve the right to cease advertising and close the Vacancy without notice should suitable candidates be identified ahead of the published 'Application Closing Date'.
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 30 NOV 2025
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: As and when suitable applicants are identified
Start: As Agreed as soon as possible thereafter
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Role: Executive Assistant and Administrative Officer
Location: Home-based, with regular attendance (at least monthly) of meetings in London
Salary: £28,000 - 32,000, depending on experience
Type: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: CEO
About the role
Are you a proactive, energetic and highly effective individual with great attention to detail? We’re looking for a new Executive Assistant (EA) for the CEO and the Chair of the Overcoming MS Board of Trustees as well as organisational administrative duties.
This role plays an essential role in the smooth running of the charity. With a small team and big ambitions, everyone plays an important part. Yours is to facilitate our team to work in the most effective and productive manner, using your organisational and planning skills so we can all deliver the greatest impact for people with MS.
At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.
Job summary:
You will support the organisation across a range of administrative, organisational and governance activities. You will be comfortable working in a busy environment juggling multiple projects, as is characteristic of a small but ambitious organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate discretion and commitment, along with excellent organisation, written and verbal communication skills and will bring experience of providing director level PA/EA support. You will be able to use your own initiative to prioritise workload according to the demands of the day and learn to anticipate changes, responding professionally, adeptly and positively.
You will be expected to provide a high standard and quality of support across a range of activities and projects, being fully aware of and upholding the charity’s values, and taking responsibility for modelling these to others across the organisation and to the wider community.
Key responsibilities and duties:
The role comprises of the following key areas of responsibility:
· Executive Assistant to CEO
Provide full support to the CEO, including but not limited to:
o Overseeing the diary of the CEO, prioritising meetings and scheduling time for reading, thinking and preparing, ensuring meeting materials are to hand.
o Providing ‘right-hand’ support, undertaking research, ensuring CEO is up to date with all projects and pre-empting needs.
o Secretarial – supporting emails, creating presentations, keeping management files organised and up to date within SharePoint.
· Executive Assistant to Chair
Provide full support to the Chair in any administrative activities that relate to her role as Chair, including but not limited to:
o Overseeing calendar appointments, and ensuring the Chair is prepared for meetings.
o Providing ‘right hand’ support in communication with staff and Board, scheduling meetings and providing administrative support as required.
· Governance and administrative support to the Overcoming MS Board
Provide governance and administrative support to the Overcoming MS Board of trustees, including:
o Scheduling Board, committee and Strategy meetings and making the necessary arrangements (eg booking venues, setting up virtual meetings via Teams/ Zoom).
o Preparation of documentation for meetings including circulation of agendas, compiling Board packs for the Board of Trustees and committee meetings, taking accurate minutes and co-ordinating follow up actions.
o Supporting the Chair and CEO in the recruitment and induction of new Trustees.
o Providing administrative support for working groups, for example, making arrangements for meetings, circulating agendas and papers.
· Internal HR administrative lead
Fully supported with external expertise, to provide administrative support for the team, including:
o Advertising vacant roles, coordinating recruitment, sifting applicants, arranging interviews.
o Onboarding new starters, including references, contracts, setting up new starters on the systems, inducting starters in organisational processes.
o Supporting ongoing team development including coordinating training, staff surveys and appraisals.
o Coordinating leavers, including exit interviews, leavers forms and relevant administration.
· Internal IT administrative lead
Fully supported by our external IT agency, to provide administrative support for the team, including:
o Regular meetings with IT agency to ensure correct licenses, equipment and protections are in place.
o Coordination of hardware and software for new starters, equipment provided and returned for leavers.
· Management of Overcoming MS contact enquiries
o Regularly check the Overcoming MS contacts mailbox and manage its contents, responding or delegating to Overcoming MS team members where appropriate, and ensuring follow up is completed.
o Manage the Overcoming MS telephone number to ensure queries are dealt with efficiently.
o Draw themes from regularly occurring queries, to make sure any trends are picked up and addressed effectively.
· General organisational support
o Provide ad hoc project management support to organisational improvement projects, including supporting project team meetings, developing project plans and tracking progress.
o Travel/ meeting arrangements – arrange meetings, attendance at conferences and book rooms and making travel arrangements as necessary.
o Coordination with our outsourced storage facility.
o Policy support – maintenance of the policy tracker, coordinating the reviewing and updating of policies.
o Admin support for team meetings, oversight of the shared drive, central email lists.
o Lead relationship with our Employee Assistance Provider, including regular team reminders of services and other charity discounts.
o Proactively identify areas where improvements can help improve efficiencies, impact or wellbeing.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience (Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)
· At least 5 years’ experience in a senior PA/EA role (E)
· At least 5 years’ experience in writing Board minutes, supporting Boards and committees and other governance (E)
· Experience of effective engagement with senior leaders and stakeholders, both internal and external, at all levels (E)
· Experience of the charity sector (D)
· Working understanding of an organisation with a dispersed, remote team across a wide geography (D)
· Experience of supporting strategic and improvement projects (D)
· Experience of supporting HR or IT processes (D)
Education, Knowledge & Skills (Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)
· An excellent standard of written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds (E)
· Excellent interpersonal skills (E)
· Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills (E)
· Conscientious, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail, delivering high quality work (E)
· Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, especially Teams, Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive (E)
· Experience of using a variety of IT packages including databases and willingness to learn new IT systems (D)
· Awareness of charitable governance principles (D)
Personal attributes
· Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment (E)
· Able to anticipate and problem solve with high levels of tact, diplomacy, discretion and ability to demonstrate absolute respect for the confidentiality of information (E)
· Comfortable working remotely and happy to travel, as needed, for meetings (E)
· Thrives as a team player but able to work on your own initiative, with minimal supervision (E)
· Reliable, resilient, committed and self-confident (E)
· A proactive approach to your work and are able to identify opportunities and solutions (E)
· Highly committed to safeguarding vulnerable people, equality, diversity and inclusion (E)
· Fully committed to Overcoming MS’s values (E)
· Experience of working within a charity and understanding of the charity sector (D)
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Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of a respected charity that provides compassionate support to children, young people, and families facing some of the most difficult moments in life. We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated, high-level support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, and to play a central role in the smooth running of governance and organisational operations. This is an important and trusted role at the heart of an organisation making a profound difference in its community.
The post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis (four days per week) with hybrid working (two days a week spent in the office). We are happy to explore a five-day pattern with shorter working hours. Please note that there will be occasional evening work (once a quarter) to support Board meetings.
In this position, you will act as the key link between the CEO, Board of Trustees, senior colleagues, and external partners. You will manage the CEO’s diary, communications, briefings, and priorities, ensuring they are fully prepared and able to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will lead the coordination of Board and Committee meetings, overseeing agendas, papers, logistics, minute-taking, and follow-up actions, ensuring governance processes are efficient, compliant, and support strategic decision-making. The role also supports senior leadership with project coordination, reporting and monitoring of strategic objectives, and ensuring smooth information flow across the organisation.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of providing high-level executive support within a complex organisation and will be confident liaising with senior stakeholders with professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgement. You will be highly organised, proactive, and able to anticipate needs before they arise. Strong written communication skills are essential, particularly in preparing reports, papers, and accurate minutes. This role would suit someone who combines emotional intelligence with diplomacy, a calm and solutions-focused approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels. An understanding of good governance and/or experience supporting Boards or committees would be highly beneficial.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by the 23rd of November 2025 at 23:59. Shortlisted candidates will receive the full job description and be asked to provide a tailored cover letter. As applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage early submissions.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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.
Are you looking for a meaningful part-time role where your organisational skills can make a real difference in healthcare? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Improvement Administrative Assistant to join our supportive Quality Standards for Imaging team which is a collaboration between the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and College of Radiographers (CoR).
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in supporting imaging services across the UK as they work towards the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI), a nationally recognised mark of excellence. From coordinating meetings and events to managing communications and supporting financial processes, your work will help ensure services deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting imaging services on their QSI journey with accurate record-keeping and communications.
- Coordinating meetings and webinars, including preparing agendas, minutes, and logistics.
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of our annual QSI conference and monthly events.
- Managing financial tracking and administrative tasks with precision.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep everything running smoothly.
About You:
- Proven administrative experience, ideally in a team-based environment, with a professional and responsive approach to internal and external contacts.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn new systems and tools as needed.
- A proactive and flexible mindset, ready to take initiative and support a variety of projects and events.
- A commitment to quality and service, aligned with our values of continuous improvement and delivering excellent support to healthcare services.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to improving healthcare quality. We offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in imaging services across the UK.
How to apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please download the candidate pack or visit our website to find out more along with instructions on how to apply. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 16 November 2025.
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The Post-Diagnosis Support Programme Manager is a key role at ReMind UK, working across ReMind UK's departments to plan and co-ordinate the delivery of our post-diagnosis interventions. The role works in partnership with local organisations and groups across Bath and North East Somerset, to drive an insight-driven, fully evaluated programme of events and courses at the ReMind UK centre and in local venues. Working closely with ReMind UK's Head of Engagement, Project Co-Ordinator, Chief Executive Officer, and Volunteering and Engagement Coordinator, the post holder will lead on the annual planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions, project managing a small team of facilitators and volunteers and line managing the Project Co-ordinator.
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Job Summary
Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop.
PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:
- Independent Living Skills
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness
- Employment and Vocational Skills
The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work.
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
- A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
- The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
- Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
- A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving
What We Offer:
· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· When we can, we try to have an early finish on Fridays for staff at 4 pm
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: Friday, 28 November, 2025
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
A Finance Officer is required within our vital and growing community organisation to; manage financial systems, create and report on finance to the trustee board and stakeholders of the Loughborough Community Centre.
What you would do:
Oversight and day to day management of the organisational financial systems, including:
- Using Quick Books, spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending.
- Company payroll, tax and financial auditing.
- Keeping well-organised files and records of business financial activity.
- Archive of reports, receipts, and other financial evidence.
- Keeping financial databases up to date.
- Interacting with customers either on the phone or in person.
- Following up on business financial communications, billing, and ordering.
- Communicating with funders, suppliers and vendors.
- Company Invoicing.
- Using Quick Books, spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending.
- Collecting and inputting company data within the financial systems.
- Learning about the company's mission and available products/services.
- Assist with financial technical support.
- Acting as a personal assistant to the Director and/or board of LCC for financial matters.
- Giving feedback on finance efficiency and suggesting possible improvements.
Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter.
Interviews will take place week commencing 24th November 2025.
"A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive".
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Events & Fundraising Officer to join our small, dedicated team. Working closely with the rest of the Events & Fundraising team, you’ll help deliver and grow LLST’s fundraising events across London and the South East, including the London Legal Walk, Regional Legal Walks, Great Legal Bake, and Great Legal Quiz, as well as manage our third party challenge events. You will help to engage our supporters and large database in the legal community to generate fundraising.
You will play a vital role in the planning and organising of LLST’s flagship London Legal Walk, bringing together over 19,000 members of the legal community to walk 10km through central London and raise vital funds for over 100 free legal advice charities.
The role involves coordinating event logistics, managing supporter journeys and communications, maintaining our online presence, spreading the word about the importance of the work we do, and helping to develop our fundraising strategy. You’ll also line manage the Events & Fundraising Assistant and play a key role in maintaining LLST’s excellent reputation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice and events who’s ready to make a tangible impact while building their career in the charity sector. We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.
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