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Personal/ Executive Assistant to the Master (Chairman) & the Clerk (CEO)

Location: Skinners' Hall, London EC4
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working pattern: This is a fully office-based role

About us

The Skinners' Company is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London, with a proud history dating back to 13th century even before its Royal Charter in 1327. Today, the Company is a thriving membership organisation with a significant charitable mission, supporting education, schools, almshouses and charitable initiatives across the UK.

We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to support our Chairman (Master) and CEO (Clerk) from our historic headquarters at Skinners' Hall in the heart of the City of London.

About the role

This is a varied, fast-paced and rewarding role supporting two senior leaders at the centre of a historic organisation. You will be responsible for providing seamless executive support, ensuring the Chairman and CEO are fully prepared for meetings, events and engagements, while playing a key role in the Company's governance and administration.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with senior external stakeholders, you will become a trusted member of a small, dedicated team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, meetings, travel and correspondence for the Chairman and CEO.
• Prepare agendas, papers and supporting documentation for Court, committee and governance meetings. 
• Prepare for, attend and produce accurate, high-quality minutes and action logs for Board, Court, Committee and other governance meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and followed through.
• Draft correspondence, reports, speeches and briefing notes.
• Act as the first point of contact for senior stakeholders, Court Members, committee chairs and external organisations.
• Coordinate annual governance processes, inductions and Company records.
• Support the planning and delivery of Company events, formal dinners, ceremonies and official engagements.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, schools, charities, other Livery Companies and a wide range of external partners.

About you

We're looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant who thrives in a dynamic and multifaceted role. You will be a master of organisation, planning and prioritisation, combining exceptional attention to detail with sound judgement, discretion and a proactive approach. Calm under pressure and confident managing competing priorities, you will take pride in delivering seamless executive support while building trusted relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders.

You will have:

• Significant experience supporting senior executives and board members.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• A calm, professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information especially when supporting the Clerk with personnel matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint, with the ability to produce high-quality documents, presentations and reports efficiently.
• Confident using AI-powered productivity tools (such as Calude and ChatGPT) to enhance drafting, research, meeting preparation, document production and administrative workflows while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and professional judgement.
• Experience supporting governance or board meetings would be advantageous.
• This is primarily an office-based role to support effective collaboration with the Clerk, Master and wider team. Some flexibility for home working may be agreed by mutual arrangement but is not a contractual entitlement.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Generous pension contribution
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Discretionary Christmas closure in addition to annual leave
• The opportunity to work from the beautiful and historic Skinners' Hall in the heart of the City of London
• A welcoming, collaborative and supportive working environment in our beautiful open-plan office at the historic Skinners' Hall, where you'll work alongside friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful colleagues who take pride in supporting one another.
• Opportunities to attend Company events and be part of a unique and historic organisation with nearly 700 years of heritage, supporting education, charitable giving and civic life

Recruitment timetable (Please read carefully)

• Closing date for applications: Mid-day Friday, 7 August 2026
• First-round interviews: Online during the week commencing 17 August 2026.
• Second-round interviews: In person at Skinners' Hall week Commencing 24 August 2026.
• Handover: The successful candidate should be available to attend a handover week which will be the week commencing 21 September 2026.
• Start date: Our preferred start date is 21 September 2026. However, we can offer flexibility for the right candidate, provided they are available to attend the handover during the week commencing 21 September 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide confidential, high-quality support to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a key role that enables senior leaders to focus on delivering the organisation's strategic priorities while ensuring the smooth running of their day-to-day activities.

In this role, you will:

• Manage complex diaries, schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and competing priorities.
• Coordinate communications and correspondence, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting papers, briefings, and other documentation, ensuring actions are tracked and followed up.
• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders, members, and external partners.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support to leadership meetings, projects, and governance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to an efficient, professional, and inclusive working environment.

About You

You will be an experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Administrator with a proven ability to deliver high-quality support in a busy and fast-paced environment. You must be organised, adaptable, and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting senior leaders and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

About the College

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

At RCoA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a core part of our culture, so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome all individuals irrespective of age, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or parental and caring responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

The Package

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):

• 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
• 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
• Healthcare support through Benenden Health
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Wellbeing hour once a week
• Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

How to Apply

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by Sunday, 9th of August. Please note that the closing date is subject to change, depending on the success of the recruitment process.

In your covering letter (maximum 500 words), please tell us:

• Why you're interested in this role
• An example of supporting a senior leader through competing priorities
• What attracts you to working for the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Interviews for successful candidates will be held on Thursday, 20th of August in London.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this opportunity, please contact the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please. 

At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join us as Executive Assistant to the Executive Team (Chief Executive and Executive Director).

TLG has a vibrant organisational culture that encourages leadership at every level. The EA to the Executive Team is an integral and trusted role right at the heart of the action. Requiring a strategic leader with a proven track record in executive support, operations, and organisational efficiency. The successful candidate will love to lighten the load of key leaders across TLG’s executive team. Specifically playing a critical role in providing outstanding leadership support to the Chief Executive and the Executive Director, enabling them to be as effective as they can be in bringing a hope and a future to struggling children and their families across our country and beyond.

The successful candidate will have a natural leadership gift, will be comfortable with challenging the status quo, and be able to lead up and across the organisation. A proactive instinct is required to fulfil the role successfully, to anticipate the needs of senior leaders, and provide effective problem solving ahead of issues emerging, with a relational leader who can partner effectively and negotiate well across the team at all levels.

Alongside the vital EA aspects of the role, there is also further scope for development within the role. TLG are looking for candidates who also have a passion to pursue a broader operational remit over time, leading on our Excellence Standards and potential to train in project management to support TLG’s longer term innovation plans.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August

Initial Interviews: Thursday 3rd September – Online

Final Interviews: Thursday 17th September – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

Croydon Almshouses | Croydon (hybrid – up to 60% WFH)
Permanent |£41,200 per annum, pro rated | 20-25 hours per week, spread across the week

About us

There aren’t many organisations that can say they’ve been serving their community for over 550 years. Croydon Almshouses (CA) can and we’re proud to be the oldest charity in Croydon, rooted in a long-standing commitment to local people and place.

Since 1447, we’ve provided almshouse accommodation to older people with a connection to Croydon who are negatively affected by poverty. For the past 40 years, we’ve also awarded grants to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, and individuals across the Borough.

Now, our focus is firmly on what comes next. Our vision is to create thriving communities where everybody can live with dignity and independence, using our resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon.

To help us deliver this, we’re recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO, who is a values-led team player, who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills to support the CEO to fulfil her responsibilities and enhance her effectiveness.

Essential criteria:

· Significant experience of administration

· Significant experience of working as a EA to a senior executive/ CEO

· Experience of working within the HR field

· Experience of managing a small budget

· Experience of diary management

Interested?

If you are an experienced EA wanting to provide high level support at an ambitious local organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become Croydon Almshouses’ next EA to the CEO and help create thriving communities where people can live with dignity and independence.

Alongside this EA role, we are also recruiting for two other part-time roles: a Finance Assistant and an Administrator. If you are interested in being considered for more than one role, please clearly state in your application which role(s) and hours you are applying for. Applicants shortlisted for more than one role will be interviewed for those roles on the same day.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September, 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 9th September, in person

We're looking for an experienced PA to join our team to work with our Chief Mission Officer. You'll be organised with excellent administrative skills and a strong communicator.

The Chief Mission Officer is a member of our Executive Team, who report into the CEO. The Exec Team help shape and deliver organisational strategy ensuring alignment with our vision, values and mission. The PA to the CMO provides operational and administrative support across a wide range activities, which could include mission development, partnerships, training, resource development, digital innovation and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative support for the CMO

• Manage and coordinate the CMO’s diary, meetings, travel, accommodation, and key commitments.
• Ensure the CMO is adequately prepared for meetings, including drafting agendas, papers, and tracking follow up actions.
• Assist in the prioritisation of the CMO’s workload, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide administrative support for the CMO, including draft correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documentation on behalf of the CMO.
• With the CMO, translate ideas and discussion into clear action plans and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain systems that improve organisation, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Attend meetings and events, both remotely and in person, taking accurate notes/minutes and translating them into action plans for the CMO.
• Maintain organised records and filing systems.

Audio transcription and document preparation

• Transcribe audio recordings into written documents.
• Format, proofread and edit documents and correspondence.

About You

Please note that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. 

Skills and Abilities  

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritise well.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience supporting a senior leader in a similar role.
• Experience taking meeting minutes, producing action logs and preparing professional documentation.
• Experience transcribing audio recordings.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and project management tools.

 Personal Approach and Attributes

• A genuine passion for youth leaders and the mission of Urban Saints.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently. 
• Positive and professional attitude. 
• Maintain focus in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Location

The role is home-based with travel as required. All full-time Urban Saints employees are required to attend two team residentials per year.

How to Apply

Please fill out our application form which you can find on our website. The closing date for applications is Monday the 24th of August at midday. Please note, we will be actively reviewing applications ahead of the closing date and reserve the right to close applications before this date.

DBS Check

Due to the nature of this position, any offer of employment with Urban Saints will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised Executive Assistant- 30 hours a week for an international social welfare charity dedicated to breaking the cycles of poverty and supporting people to develop lifelong skills. This role is to cover a four-month maternity leave period within the CEO's office. You will manage a complex diary and inbox, coordinate travel and meetings, maintain accurate systems, and support financial administration.

Hybrid working 1 or 2 days in their London office

The Role:

Manage the CEO's complex inbox and calendar; identify priorities and ensure timely follow-up
Coordinate domestic and international travel, detailed itineraries, and meeting logistics.
Record and distribute accurate, professionally formatted minutes to relevant internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
Manage credit card reconciliations, expense claims and reimbursement records accurately and promptly.
Maintain organised records across shared files, trackers, Salesforce and other CEO Office systems.
Support executive meetings, donor engagements and events, while handling all sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.


The Candidate:

1-2 years of experience supporting a senior executive or leadership team.
Proven ability to manage complex scheduling, inboxes, travel and competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and verbal English, including the ability to draft polished correspondence and documents.
Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or another CRM is advantageous.
Strong administrative, record-keeping and financial reconciliation skills.
Ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines.

Desirable (But Not Required)
A personal or professional connection to South Africa, or a strong understanding of the South African context.


IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy supporting senior leaders, managing competing priorities and keeping everything running smoothly?

An inspiring national charity is looking for a skilled Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to its CEO while also playing a key role in governance, Board support and senior leadership operations.

Permanent | 28 hours per week / Hybrid working (3 days office, 1 day home) / North London / Salary: £31,215 (£39,019 FTE) [
 
Benefits

• Hybrid working with 1 day working from home
• London office with excellent transport links
• Part-time role (28 hours per week)
• Work closely with senior leaders and Board members
• Meaningful role within a values-led organisation
• Supportive and collaborative culture

 
The Role
Working closely with the CEO and Head of CEO Office, you'll manage a complex diary and inbox, coordinate meetings and events, prepare briefings and reports, and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. You'll also support Board and Committee meetings, maintain governance records, and assist with organisational compliance and risk management processes.
 
About You
You'll bring:

• Experience supporting a CEO, Director or senior leader in a busy environment
• Exceptional diary and inbox management skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and minute-taking experience
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence building relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Knowledge of charity governance or Board support would be an advantage.

Apply Today

Interviews are scheduled for 6th and 7th August, so early applications are encouraged.

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding Executive Assistant role where you can make a real impact while working at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

At Ambitious about Autism we're currently looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team on a 15 month MAT cover.

You'll provide high-level executive support to the Director of Education and Care and contribute to the achievement of corporate and departmental objectives. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective administrative systems, supporting the Education Services Team, and coordinating financial reporting processes, including management accounts and forecasts.

You'll manage the day-to-day office of Director of Education and Care, including complex diary management, meeting coordination, briefing preparation, minute-taking, action tracking, and travel arrangements. You'll act as a key point of contact on behalf of the Director of Education and Care, communicating professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities, education providers, professional advisers, suppliers, sector bodies, charity leaders, parents and carers.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Considerable successful experience as a Personal Assistant to a senior post with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a relevant setting.
• Experience of supporting a busy senior management team to achieve ambitious targets and goals and to respond to unexpected opportunities and tight deadlines.
• Experience of briefing senior management on potentially serious issues and of troubleshooting and managing reputations and good relationships.
• Ability to work without close supervision, to evaluate progress and to take the initiative to solve problems quickly and effectively.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Join Small Steps Project as our Executive Assistant 

Are you someone who loves bringing order to busy days, keeping people connected and making things happen behind the scenes?

We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to join the Small Steps Project team and become the operational heartbeat of our award-winning international children's charity.

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role.

You'll work closely with our Managing Director, Board of Trustees, project teams and volunteers, helping to keep the charity running smoothly while supporting fundraising, governance, operations, communications and events.

One day you could be preparing Board papers, the next coordinating our annual Celebrity Shoe Auction, supporting international projects or helping share the incredible stories that inspire our supporters.

If you're highly organised, naturally proactive and enjoy creating calm in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for

• An experienced Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, Office Manager or someone with similar experience.

• Someone who enjoys variety and thrives on managing multiple priorities.

• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

• Someone who wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference.

What we're offering

• Full-time or part-time considered.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• School-friendly hours where possible.

• Job share applications welcomed.

• A supportive, collaborative team.

• A varied role with real responsibility and opportunities to grow.

• The chance to work for an award-winning international charity changing children's lives around the world.

At Small Steps Project, we know that exceptional people don't all follow the same career path or work the same pattern. Our team includes working parents and professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and we're committed to creating a flexible and supportive working environment where people can thrive.

If you're looking for a role where organisation meets purpose, and where every day contributes to lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and answer three short questions:

1. Why would you like to join Small Steps Project?

2. What experience would you bring to this role?

3. What excites you most about the opportunity?

Together, every small step creates lasting change.