At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a senior leader with diary management, travel coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Join a prestigious, purpose-driven organisation making a meaningful impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to work in a high-performing team.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be the backbone of a dynamic team and help drive impactful fundraising initiatives.
- Qualifications: Graduate level education and experience as an Executive Assistant in complex organisations.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We’re recruiting a highly organised and professional Executive Assistant to support a senior leader within a prestigious, purpose‑driven organisation. This pivotal role combines complex diary management, travel coordination, presentation preparation and stakeholder engagement, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and operations run seamlessly. Ideal for a proactive individual with exceptional attention to detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high‑performing fundraising and leadership team.
Role:
- Providing high‑level executive support to the Director of Development, managing complex diaries, meetings, correspondence and international travel arrangements.
- Acting as a key liaison across the division, managing stakeholder relationships, prioritising competing demands and ensuring effective communication at all levels.
- Preparing and reviewing reports, proposals, presentations, agendas, minutes and other executive documentation for internal and external audiences.
- Supporting prospect and donor engagement activities, maintaining accurate CRM records, coordinating meetings and preparing follow‑up communications.
- Managing sensitive information, maintaining filing systems and ensuring accurate record‑keeping across administrative and fundraising activities.
- Supporting financial administration, including budget reconciliation, purchase orders, invoices, expense management and financial reporting.
- Coordinating team operations, including meeting management, recruitment support, onboarding activities and annual planning processes.
- Collaborating with Executive Assistants and wider administrative teams to support divisional projects, continuous improvement initiatives and seamless business operations.
Essential Qualifications:
- Being educated to a graduate level or equivalent.
- Demonstrating significant experience in Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant roles within large and complex organisations, progressing through increasingly demanding positions.
- Managing complex diaries, schedules and travel arrangements.
- Providing high‑quality customer service to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrating strong problem‑solving capabilities.
- Maintaining excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Working effectively under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Executive Assistant to Director of Development employer: Australasian Recruitment Company
Join a highly regarded residential construction company in South West London, where you will be part of a professional and collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values quality workmanship and client satisfaction, alongside competitive benefits such as a workplace pension scheme and generous annual leave. This role not only offers meaningful work but also the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, making it an excellent choice for aspiring professionals in the field.
Contact Details:
Australasian Recruitment Company Recruitment Team
