The Guardian
Are you a confident Executive Assistant who thrives at senior level? Looking for a flexible, inclusive organisation where your work has real impact?
TPP are partnering with a charity focused on improving outcomes during pregnancy and birth to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Chief Executive and provide secretariat support to the senior leadership team and Trustees.
This organisation is driven by a clear mission, finding ways to stop miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth by translating groundbreaking research into breakthroughs which help more families bring their baby’s home. It is committed to tackling inequities in pregnancy outcomes and building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities it serves. Supported by a strong emphasis on research, collaboration and lived experience.
Why apply?
- Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) + genuinely flexible culture
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• The organisation actively encourages a strong work/life balance
• Generous annual leave + option to buy more
• Enhanced parental & compassionate leave
• Wellbeing support + EAP
• Strong focus on inclusion, development and employee experience
You’ll be joining an organisation that actively creates a supportive, inclusive environment where people can thrive.
The role
This is more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. You’ll act as a trusted partner, supporting strategic priorities and enabling effective decision-making. You’ll also play a key role in board and governance processes, helping to ensure senior leadership and trustees are fully supported to deliver organisational priorities.
Salary: £42,000 – £46,000
Location: London (Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week – This charity are open to flexible working arrangements and would welcome discussions around alternative patterns, including compressed hours, a non-working day on a fortnightly basis, or other flexible options, depending on business and role holder needs.
Contract: Permanent
As Executive Assistant, you’ll:
• Manage a complex CEO diary
• Prepare high-quality briefings and papers
• Liaise with senior stakeholders
• Support board and governance processes
• Draft correspondence on behalf of senior leaders
• Help deliver organisation-wide engagement activities, including coordinating internal events, supporting communications and contributing to an inclusive and engaging workplace culture
About you
- Experienced supporting senior leaders or executives
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident handling sensitive information
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused
• Values working in an inclusive environment and respects different perspectives
We also welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we would encourage you to apply if you feel you have transferable skills.
EDI commitment
This organisation is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Process
- 1st stage: Virtual interview (w/c 29th June)
• Final stage: In-person interviews at their London offices on 9th and 10th July.
Apply now
Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter by the deadline of 28th June.
We would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail and share the full job pack.
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.
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