Executive Assistant
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join SARSAS as our Executive Assistant. You will provide high-level, proactive support to the CEO and Board, bringing structure and clarity to a fast-paced workload. You will manage a complex diary and inbox, act as a gatekeeper, organise meetings, prepare documentation and support effective communication across the organisation. You will track key actions, deadlines and priorities, driving progress and accountability, and support the Board through high-quality administrative and governance support.
About You
You are highly organised, proactive, and able to bring clarity to a busy environment. You communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders. You are trustworthy, demonstrate sound judgement and work with integrity. With strong planning and coordination skills, you manage competing priorities and keep work moving forward while maintaining high standards of accuracy. You are comfortable working independently, using initiative to anticipate needs, solve problems and improve processes. Adaptable and resilient, you stay calm under pressure and take a positive, solutions-focused approach. You are motivated by contributing to work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
About SARSAS
SARSAS exists to relieve the trauma and distress, and help rebuild the lives, of survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives. SARSAS also campaigns and raises awareness about rape and sexual violence to change the narrative and enable survivor voices to be heard. Partnership work with a range of agencies locally and nationally is a priority to enable social change. SARSAS works to feminist principles: this underpins both what our service is and how it is run. Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach which understands how traumatic experiences can impact on survivors and keeps an awareness of the effects of trauma at the forefront of our approach to support.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply. We are committed to an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
Contract information
Applicants will undergo a basic criminal record check before employment starts. Salary: £31,836 FTE. Hours: 25–30 hours per week (over a minimum of 4 days). Responsible to: CEO. Based: Bristol with up to 50% working from home available. Pension: 5%. Annual leave: 27 days + bank holidays (pro-rata). Contract: Permanent.
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