Executive & operational assistant

Job Description

Full-time | Permanent | Office-based with flexible options
Salary: Circa £30,000 depending on experience.

Join us at Kent Community Foundation and help make a real difference in your community.

We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive & Operational Assistant to support our governance and keep our operations running smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same.

What you’ll do:

* Support governance by coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing papers, and taking accurate minutes.
* Provide high-trust executive support to our Chief Executive and Head of Finance & Governance.
* Manage finance administration: process donations, grant payments, and maintain bank accounts.
* Be the backbone of our office—managing supplies, welcoming visitors, and handling enquiries.
* Assist with HR tasks including recruitment and updating our HR system.

What we’re looking for:

* A proven and experienced administrator with strong organisational skills, integrity and attention to detail.
* Someone confident in working with numbers and familiar with finance systems.
* Someone who thrives in a busy environment and wants their work to have a positive impact.