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Job Title: Personal Assistant to the CEO (Volunteer Role)
Location: London -Hybrid / Remote
Contract Type: Volunteer (with potential to become a paid salaried role)
Hours: Flexible - up to 20 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Personal Assistant to support our CEO with day-to-day responsibilities. This voluntary role offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience working closely with a busy CEO, supporting both business and personal commitments, while building valuable skills in executive support and leadership administration.
While this position will initially be unpaid, there is strong potential for it to develop into a salaried role as the organisation continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide proactive diary and inbox management for the CEO.
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Schedule and coordinate meetings, calls, and travel arrangements.
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Assist with the preparation of agendas, presentations, and follow-up actions.
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Act as the first point of contact with internal and external stakeholders.
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Manage confidential information with the utmost discretion.
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Support with ad hoc personal tasks and lifestyle management, as required.
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Undertake general administrative duties, including filing, expenses, and record keeping.
Skills & Qualities We’re Looking For
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
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Discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
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Competence with Microsoft Office Suite and/or digital collaboration tools.
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A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently.
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A positive and approachable attitude, with strong interpersonal skills.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to work closely with a CEO and gain insight into executive-level leadership.
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Hands-on experience in administration, coordination, and project support.
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The opportunity to build a long-term role as the organisation expands.
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Flexibility to fit around other commitments.
Additional Information
This is a volunteer role to begin with, so flexibility and commitment will be key. We are committed to ensuring that your time with us is rewarding, developmental, and supportive, with the real prospect of progression into a permanent salaried role in due course.
Non Charity Employer
1 - 5
The Abundant Woman empowers women with support, wellness, and community, fostering resilience and sisterhood for abundant, fulfilling lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
CONTEXT
The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in
Wolverhampton which supports, empowers and advocates for women and children.
We aim to actively encourage women to be self-reliant, through empowering them to
identify their own needs, make their own choices and create their own solutions. We
offer a baby bank, a charity shop & various community support services to help
women facing crises or challenging situations.
Wolverhampton Baby Bank is a flagship project run by The Women & Families
Resource Centre, a registered charity supporting families with children aged 0-3.
Through donated essentials and community engagement, we provide much-needed
items such as:
• Essential supplies for babies and toddlers, including nappies, wipes, clothing, toys,
and bedding.
• Support services for new parents, including drop-in groups and befriending for
pregnant women and new mothers.
• Referrals and resources to connect families with additional community services.
Scope and Span
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support directly to the Executive Director (Karyne). This role ensures the Executive Director’s time, priorities, communication, and strategic initiatives are well-managed and executed efficiently.
The Executive Assistant acts as a gatekeeper, coordinator, and trusted support partner to enable the Owner to focus on leadership, growth, and strategic decision-making.
Volunteer Guidelines
Thank you for volunteering with The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC). Our work supports and empowers women and families facing challenging circumstances, and your role is essential in helping us provide consistent, reliable, and respectful services. To ensure fairness, sustainability, and high-quality support for the community, all volunteers are expected to follow the structured framework and guidelines below.
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Minimum of 12hrs per week and 4hrs per day
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Attend agreed shifts consistently and provide notice if unable to attend.
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Carry out agreed tasks responsibly, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
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Treat service users, staff, and fellow volunteers with respect and compassion.
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Communicate openly about availability, concerns, or if feeling overwhelmed to prevent burnout and overcommitment.
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Follow agreed scheduling processes to ensure continuity and consistency in service delivery.
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Work collaboratively as part of the team and report any safeguarding concerns immediately.
Your commitment and reliability help us create a stable and supportive environment for the families we serve.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Manage the Owner’s calendar, appointments, and scheduling
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Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action points
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Screen and prioritize emails and communications
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Draft correspondence and internal communications on behalf of the Owner
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Track key projects and follow up on action items
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Support planning of events, campaigns, or strategic initiatives
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Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations when required
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Liaise with internal managers and external stakeholders
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Maintain confidential records and sensitive information
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Assist with operational oversight when delegated
Qualifications
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Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role preferred
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Strong administrative and organizational background
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Comfortable using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and communication tools
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Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
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Highly reliable and detail-oriented
Skills
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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High level of professionalism and discretion
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
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Problem-solving and proactive thinking
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Strong coordination and follow-up ability
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Emotional intelligence and stakeholder management
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We develop, support and maintain policies, programs, projects, and activities that inform, educate, empower and celebrate women and families.
Thank you!
Role description
The Open Spaces Society, Britain's oldest conservation body, needs additional trustees to broaden our reach.If you are keen to develop strategy and policy for creating, defending, and maintaining commons, greens, and paths, and to develop new approaches to make open spaces available to all, this role is for you.
Trustees may be co-opted by the present board, but are expected to offer themselves for election by the membership at the first available opportunity.
Working collectively, trustees have three main responsibilities. These are to:
1 set a direction for the society,
2 ensure the society’s plans are carried out appropriately,
3 ensure the society meets its legal responsibilities.
The duties of a trustee are to:
4 ensure the society complies with its articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations,
5 ensure that the society pursues its objects as defined in its articles of association,
6 ensure that the society directs its resources exclusively towards its objects,
7 in association with the general secretary, ensure that the organisation is adequately staffed, and that the staff and volunteers have appropriate support and resources to pursue organisational goals,
8 contribute actively to the board’s role of developing strategy, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets,
9 safeguard the reputation and values of the society,
10 ensure effective and efficient administration and financial stability, 1
1 appoint the general secretary and monitor her performance,
12 act in the best interests of the society at all times.
Person specification
• Commitment to the society’s mission
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• Objective and insightful judgement
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Adherence to Nolan’s seven principles of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership).
Registered Charity
6 - 10
The Open Spaces Society has been campaigning to protect rights to common land, village greens and public paths for more than 160 years
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.