Location: Stokenchurch House, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3SX
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will consider 30 hours per week but must be over 5 days a week)
Salary: £30,065 - £33,433 per annum, depending on experience
About Our Client
Our client exists to give everybody within their community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. They are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need them.
What They’re Looking For
They’re seeking an exceptional Assistant to provide seamless, high‑impact support to the CEO. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, where you’ll deliver outstanding support while bringing structure, strategic coordination and calm control to a fast‑moving environment.
You’ll play a key role in driving effective prioritisation, ensuring strong follow‑through, and supporting the CEO to deliver at her best. This position is perfect for someone highly capable, proactive and energised by pace — someone who stays several steps ahead, protects executive focus and grows into a trusted right‑hand to the CEO.
Your Role
As Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide high‑level, confidential administrative and organisational support that enables the CEO to operate at her best and maintain a clear focus on strategic leadership.
Working at the heart of the charity, you will often act as the internal and external “public face” of the CEO, embodying her values, approach and professional standards in every interaction.
You will take a proactive, forward‑thinking approach to a wide range of responsibilities, from expertly managing the CEO’s diary and preparing high‑quality documents, to acting as a key liaison across the organisation and ensuring seamless coordination between the CEO, the Executive Management Team, departmental leaders, staff and external stakeholders. Your work will underpin strong communication, smooth operations and effective organisational delivery.
A positive, solutions‑focused mindset is essential, along with the confidence to seek guidance when appropriate and the judgement to know when to do so.
At a Glance, You’ll Be Responsible For:
Executive Support
* Providing high‑level diary management, prioritising competing demands and coordinating complex schedules, all in line with the CEO’s preferred working style
* Managing emails, correspondence and phone calls, responding on behalf of the CEO where appropriate
* Preparing high‑quality briefing papers, agendas, presentations and reports
* Acting as a trusted gatekeeper, handling confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion
Communication & Stakeholder Liaison
* Serving as a key point of contact between the CEO, internal teams, partners and external stakeholders
* Supporting stakeholder engagement, including organising meetings, events and follow‑up actions
* Drafting and editing correspondence and communications to a professional standard
* Collating information for internal and external updates
Operational & Project Support
* Supporting organisational projects led by the CEO, tracking actions, deadlines and team contributions
* Assisting with planning and logistics for key events, away days and strategy sessions
* Identifying and recommending improvements to administrative processes and ways of working
Governance & Board Support
* Working with the Head of Governance and Legal to support Board and committee operations, including preparing papers, scheduling meetings and, where required, taking accurate minutes
* Ensuring actions arising from Board meetings are communicated, monitored and completed
General Administration
* Maintaining accurate and well‑organised records and filing systems
* Processing expenses and supporting budget tracking for the CEO’s activities
* Providing occasional administrative cover for senior leadership colleagues, as needed
About You
You will be highly organised, detail‑driven and confident working with senior leaders. Comfortable engaging with the Executive Management Team, departmental leaders, staff and external stakeholders, you’ll represent the CEO and her office with professionalism, clarity and warmth, whether in meetings, at events, online or over the phone.
You’ll excel in a fast‑paced setting, managing multiple priorities with calm efficiency, sound judgement and a proactive approach. You anticipate needs, take initiative and maintain a steady, solutions‑focused attitude, even when dealing with shifting demands or deadlines.
Ideally, you’ll bring experience or demonstrable transferable skills along with a track record of building strong, credible working relationships. What matters most is your ability to combine discretion, reliability and exceptional organisation with a genuine commitment to their purpose.
They’re Looking For Someone Who:
* Is a bright, motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude
* Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly
* Possesses the highest levels of discretion and integrity, with experience handling sensitive and confidential information
* Has genuinely excellent communication skills, both written and in person
* Will be comfortable working in an emergency services environment with colleagues who deliver frontline, prehospital care in challenging situations
Why join them?
At our client, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking organisation. They’re proud to be collaborative, inclusive, and committed to personal development. They care deeply about the wellbeing of their team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, they would love you to apply!
In return they offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.
* 25 Days holiday / 187.5 Hours Holiday
* Holiday Trading
* Free annual Flu Vaccination
* Blue Light Card (Option to purchase)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Simply Health – Medical cash back scheme
* Disability Confident Employer
Diversity and inclusion
They’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities they serve. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel underrepresented in the charity sector.
Safeguarding
They follow robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their staff, volunteers, and the people they support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.
How To Apply
To apply, please complete their online application form and upload a covering letter ,which forms an essential part of their selection process, to tell them why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your experience aligns with the role. You must have the right to work in the UK, as they are unable to offer sponsorship.
Vacancy Closing Date: 31 March 2026
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly
Timeline : First Interviews will be on 20th April and second interviews on 27th April. It is unlikely that alternative dates can be accommodated.
Our client is a Disability Confident employer. They are committed to discussing and implementing adjustments to support you during your application process and beyond.
You may have experience in the following: Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, PA to CEO, Assistant to Chief Executive, Senior Administrator, Executive Support Officer, Chief Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Governance Administrator, Board Secretariat, Project Support Officer, Leadership Team Assistant, CEO Office Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagement Officer.
REF-227 294 #J-18808-Ljbffr