At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Chief Executive and manage office operations while driving charity growth.
- Company: Join Create, the UK's leading charity enhancing wellbeing through creative arts.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a vibrant team and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Exciting chance to contribute to impactful fundraising events and community initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills and experience in executive support or administration.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Create is seeking an experienced, highly organised and motivated Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to our award-winning Chief Executive and help drive the continued growth of the charity. This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s leading charity empowering lives, reducing isolation and enhancing wellbeing through the creative arts. As Create works towards doubling its reach and impact by its 25th anniversary in 2028, this role will play a vital part in supporting the organisation’s ambitious plans.
As the Chief Executive’s right-hand person, you will provide high-level executive support while also contributing to office management, HR administration, donor stewardship, fundraising events and community fundraising initiatives. The successful applicant will:
- Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Executive, managing a complex diary, correspondence, travel and stakeholder relationships.
- Liaise with funders, Patrons, Trustees, artists, partners and supporters.
- Coordinate Trustee and council meetings, preparing papers, managing logistics and taking accurate minutes.
- Conduct research, prepare briefings and presentations, and proofread key reports and communications.
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of Create’s office and administrative systems.
- Assist with HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, appraisals and staff records.
- Steward individual donors and community fundraisers, helping to build long-term supporter relationships.
- Organise fundraising, stewardship and supporter events, including Create’s annual Gala.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting through Salesforce CRM and other organisational systems.
- Contribute to Create’s ambitious plans to grow income, expand impact and reach more disadvantaged and vulnerable participants.
This is a full-time, London-based role, with a minimum of three office-based days per week.
HOW TO APPLY: Download the application pack from our website, which includes a full job description and person specification. The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 29 June 2026.
Interview Schedule:
- 1st Interviews: Thursday 2 July at Create’s office (London).
- 2nd Interviews: Tuesday 7 July at Create’s office (London).
To apply, please send a completed application form (can be downloaded from our website) with a short email providing a telephone number where you can be contacted in confidence. Completed application forms can be emailed to (please type the job title in the subject field).
Create is committed to a policy of equal opportunities embracing diversity in all areas of activity and welcomes applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive in London employer: Create Charity
Create is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and compassion thrive. As the UK's leading charity in the creative arts sector, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises personal and professional growth, alongside opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community. Located in London, the role of Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive not only provides a chance to work closely with inspiring leaders but also to engage in diverse initiatives that enhance wellbeing and reduce isolation for vulnerable individuals.
