Executive Assistant
hace 7 días
Godstone
Executive Assistant (Governance) – Temporary Contract Godstone, Surrey | £18 per hour | 3-month temporary contract with potential to extend | Onsite with potential to work from home 1 day per week We’re currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant (Governance) to join a values-led organisation based in Godstone on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Assistant or Governance professional to support senior leadership and trustees within a purpose-driven environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of governance processes, Board and committee administration, policy management, compliance tracking, and executive support to the Senior Management Team. Key responsibilities will include: • Coordinating Board, committee, and SMT meetings, • Preparing agendas, papers, minutes, and action logs, • Maintaining governance and compliance registers, • Supporting policy review and publication processes, • Tracking organisational risks, actions, and deadlines, • Providing high-level executive support to senior leaders, • Managing confidential records, archiving, and documentation, • Coordinating trustee onboarding, declarations, and training records, • Supporting regulatory readiness and governance reporting We’re looking for someone with: • Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or Governance support role, • Excellent minute-taking and organisational skills, • Strong Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 skills, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, • A proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach, • Experience supporting senior leadership teams or boards Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the nature of the organisation, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re immediately available and interested in joining a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.