Executive Assistant in Bracknell

Are you friendly, motivated, and passionate about making a difference? DEBRA is recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This role is on a Part Time, Permanent contract working 21 hours per week over 3 days, earning a salary of £24,000- £27,000 per annum. This role is based in our Head Office, Bracknell, Berkshire. RG12 8FZ (Hybrid working).

About DEBRA: We are a national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.

Your Key Responsibilities as an Executive Assistant:

• Provide end-to-end administrative and governance support to the Board of Trustees, Chair and board committees (e.g. Finance, Audit & Risk, Nominations & Governance).
• Coordinate the annual cycle of Board and committee meetings, working closely with the Chair and senior leaders to ensure effective planning and forward agendas.
• Draft, quality-check and manage the circulation of Board and committee papers, ensuring accuracy, clarity, version control and timely distribution.
• Prepare high-quality agendas, minutes and action logs, ensuring decisions are clearly captured and follow-up actions are tracked through to completion.
• Provide confidential, trusted EA support to the Chair, the CEO and SLT (as required), including diary management, preparation for meetings and briefings, and proactive follow-up.

Person Specification:

• Significant experience in a senior Executive Assistant, Board Secretary, or Governance support role, ideally within a charity, public body or regulated organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools to support the accurate and efficient preparation of meeting minutes and written documentation.
• Demonstrable experience supporting boards or committees at executive or trustee level.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage complex diaries, competing priorities and long-term planning.
• Proven ability to draft clear, accurate and professional minutes and formal documentation.
• High level of discretion and integrity, with demonstrable experience handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to liaise effectively with Trustees, senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.

Mission, Vision & Values:

Our mission is a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa. Our vision is that we live in a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and that we provide lifelong care for all those affected by living with EB. Our values are based around care and inclusivity and are the foundation of our culture and what makes DEBRA a great place to work.

What we offer:

• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% contribution from DEBRA.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Free access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Annual leave of 20 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Discounts and cashback at high street retailers, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure and theme parks, holidays and more via our Employee Benefits Portal.

Safeguarding & Equality:

Please note: DEBRA takes its safeguarding responsibilities seriously, and all roles within the organisation require a DBS check and two satisfactory references. We are committed to delivering our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy across all areas of our work, including recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support.