Executive Assistant to Directors in Northampton

At MacIntyre, we want all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them, in homes and communities where they feel valued, connected and supported to do the things that matter most. As we mark our 60th year, we are ambitious about what comes next — focused on innovation, growth and making a meaningful difference. To help us get there, we are looking for a proactive and highly capable Executive Assistant to Directors to help strengthen coordination, delivery and digital ways of working across our Executive priorities.

About the role

This is a newly created role, designed to increase capacity at Director level and support the effective delivery of MacIntyre's strategic priorities, including The Big Plan and our Everyone Everywhere approach. Working closely with four Directors, you will help keep priorities moving, anticipate what is needed, coordinate activity across portfolios and ensure actions are followed through. You will play a key role in supporting project coordination, governance processes, communication flow, and the adoption of more effective digital systems and ways of working across the organisation. You will need to be confident working at pace, comfortable navigating complexity, and able to build trusted relationships across the organisation. This is a role for someone who can think ahead, spot risks and opportunities early, and help create the conditions for strong decision-making and delivery.

Day to day, you will:

• Coordinate projects, meetings, events and cross-organisational priorities from planning through to delivery.
• Support Directors to stay focused, prepared and aligned to key organisational priorities.
• Manage complex diaries and commitments, ensuring time is used effectively.
• Contribute to governance activity, including minutes, action tracking and digital governance tools.
• Produce clear reports, presentations, correspondence and briefing materials.
• Track actions, deadlines and commitments to support accountability and follow-through.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and digital ways of working.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, families, stakeholders and external partners, representing the Executive with professionalism and discretion.

About you

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, brings judgement and emotional intelligence, and can work independently with confidence. You will bring:

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation.
• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage activity from planning to delivery.
• Experience of governance processes, minutes, action logs and digital governance systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong IT and digital skills, including the full Microsoft communication suite, and confidence using systems to improve efficiency.
• The ability to interpret information, identify key messages and make practical recommendations.
• A calm, professional approach and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• The ability to act as an ambassador for the Executive Team, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgement and behaviours that reflect MacIntyre's values.

Most importantly, you will reflect MacIntyre's DNA — honest, respectful, kind, compassionate and fun — and genuinely share our values and purpose. We would love to hear from you.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism. We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone's unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Training and Development

At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays.
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees.
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost).
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period).
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents.
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff.
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more.
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre).

How to apply

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV. Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement

MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining. MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support.