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London (Hybrid)
£38,000 Pro-rata
Part-time (1254)
Permanent
Job description

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.

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Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 10 November 2025
Closing date: 23 November 2025 at 11:59
Job ref: 47149
Tags: Administration, Operations, Governance / Management