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Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential opportunity to apply for a permanent role)
Salary: £40,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Home-based, with regular travel (full UK driving license and access to a car advantageous)
Prospectus are excited to be supporting a fantastic care home provider with their search for an Executive Assistant. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, based remotely but requiring regular travel to their homes, two to three times a week.
You will be a talented Executive Assistant, providing high-level support to their Chief Executive, Board and wider leadership team. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships and is passionate about delivering outstanding support.
You will bring previous experience in an Executive Assistant, senior administration or diary management role, and have exceptional organisational and time management skills. You will have excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a warm and professional approach. You’ll also bring experience managing diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and have excellent attention to detail, bringing a high-level of discretion when handling confidential information. Most importantly, you will bring a proactive and enthusiastic approach to the role, with a willingness to learn new skills.
As a key member of their Central Support Team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of executive operations while supporting internal communications, projects, events and organisational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage complex diaries, schedules and travel arrangements for the CEO, as well as screen and prioritise communications, ensuring effective management of competing priorities.
- Facilitate communication between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence and other key documentation.
- Support internal communications and social media messaging on behalf of the CEO.
- Coordinate Board and executive meetings, preparing agendas, papers and documentation and take accurate meeting minutes and monitor follow-up actions.
- Provide administrative support for projects, research and organisational initiatives and take a leading role in planning and delivering staff events, including employee recognition celebrations and annual awards events.
- Help maintain an organised and efficient office environment, including supplies, equipment and technology management.
We're particularly interested in candidates who have a passion for caring for others, an understanding of inclusion and belonging, and a genuine commitment to supporting people and communities.
To apply, please submit your CV via the advert link. You may be asked to submit a cover letter at a later stage.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Shannon Sanderson at Prospectus.
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This role will play a pivotal role in supporting Galop to achieve its mission to support LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work alongside another Executive Assistant to provide administrative and project support to the Co-CEOs, as well as supporting the Chair of the Board, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team as needed. You will work closely with Galop’s Co-CEOs and the wider senior team to ensure the efficient and effective running of the executive office. You will proactively manage both internal and external demands, as well as supporting the Co-CEOs with some of their key projects, such as implementation of the strategy, high-level fundraising and culture development.
This is a remote role, with the ideal candidate being available in person in central London on an ad hoc basis. This position is part-time and we are open for this role to be undertaken in either 3 or 4 days per week, and can show flexibility with working hours.
Your duties will include:
Executive Support & Office Management
- Support the Co-CEOs in all aspects of their roles, including strategic inbox and diary management, workload management, coordinating and minuting meetings, ensuring they are fully briefed, and tracking action points for the Co-CEOs and Senior Leadership Team.
- Act as an effective gatekeeper to the Co-CEOs.
- Ensure electronic files and systems are kept up to date and effective.
- Undertake general administrative duties for the Executive Office as required.
- Support the wider Senior Leadership Team as required.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
Governance & Board Administration
- Work closely with the Co-CEOs and Board on the organisation's governance requirements, including compiling Board and Sub-Committee papers, maintaining minutes, and managing governance documentation.
- Coordinate Board and Sub-Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, information packs, Co-CEO reports, and taking accurate minutes.
Strategic Planning, Projects & Performance
- Create and maintain systems to monitor operational work against strategic objectives, ensuring regular reporting of organisational KPIs and departmental operational plans.
- Undertake research and project management related to the Co-CEOs' programmes and activities, producing briefings, summaries, and leading projects where required.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
- Serve as a key point of contact for the Co-CEOs and Senior Leadership Team, managing internal and external enquiries professionally and liaising with corporate, political, media, non-governmental, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the Co-CEOs internally and externally as required.
Professional Standards
- Always maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
- And any other duty as required.
Please download the job description attached for further information about the role.
Closing date is Wednesday 15 July, 10am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Executive Assistant and Governance Administrator
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working – 40% office based)
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Interviews will take place at our Bristol office on the 15th July 2026
About our Organisation
The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.
We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant and Governance Administrator to support the Group Finance & Resources Director in a high‑impact, fast‑paced role. Acting as a trusted partner, you’ll provide proactive, confidential support and help coordinate priorities across a complex, organisation‑wide portfolio.
From managing a dynamic diary and preparing high‑quality briefings to coordinating meetings, events and governance activity, you’ll be central to how the directorate operates. You’ll also support a variety of committees and working groups, ensuring actions are tracked and decisions are effectively delivered.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys responsibility and wants to make a real impact.
About You
You’re an experienced, highly organised Executive Assistant or governance professional who excels in a busy environment. You’ve supported senior leaders, managed complex diaries and delivered high‑quality meetings, papers and minutes.
Confident working with senior stakeholders, you understand governance processes and take pride in producing accurate, timely work. You’re proactive, solutions‑focused and able to anticipate needs, spot risks and keep priorities on track.
With excellent communication and organisational skills, you build strong working relationships and handle sensitive information with discretion. You’re self‑motivated, adaptable and comfortable using digital tools to stay efficient and organised.
Interested? Apply now and bring your expertise to a role where you’ll be trusted, challenged and able to make a real difference.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:
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27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
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Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
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Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
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Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
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Family friendly policies and flexible working
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Cycle to work scheme
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Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.