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Executive Assistant / PA

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Posting date: 19 December 2025
Salary: £30,000 per year
Additional salary information: + Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 January 2026
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: AWD online
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AWDO-P14206

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Summary

Executive Assistant to DCEO

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, diary management and project support to senior leaders within a values-led not-for-profit organisation.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Personal Assistant, PA, EA, Senior Administrator, Team Administrator, Business Support Officer


SALARY: £30,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Crewe, Cheshire, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Executive Assistant to play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership and helping deliver positive outcomes for the wider community.

As an Executive Assistant you will provide high-level executive and project management support, managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, and ensuring actions are followed through effectively. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to organisational planning and performance reporting.

The Executive Assistant will also support governance processes, assist with board and committee administration, and help analyse organisational data to inform strategic decision-making. This role requires discretion, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


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DUTIES

Your duties as the Executive Assistant include:

• Executive Support: Providing high-level administrative and diary management support using sound judgement and discretion

• Meeting Management: Attending key meetings, tracking actions, and supporting delivery of agreed outcomes

• Governance Support: Coordinating board and sub-committee meetings including agendas, reports and accurate minute-taking

• Project Coordination: Supporting specific projects and development initiatives, liaising with internal and external stakeholders

• Briefing Preparation: Researching and preparing background papers and briefing materials ahead of meetings and engagements

• Data and Reporting Support: Assisting with organisational data consolidation, analysis and performance reporting

• Workflow Management: Managing approvals and ensuring documentation and processes are completed on time

• Compliance Support: Ensuring health, safety and compliance requirements are met within areas of responsibility


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience working as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant at a senior level

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail

• Experience with diary management, meeting coordination and senior stakeholder engagement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database systems

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision

• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation

• Background in data management, reporting or organisational analysis

• Experience supporting boards, committees or senior leadership teams

• Familiarity with regulatory or governance environments


BENEFITS

• Company sick pay

• Pension contribution

• Life assurance (four times annual salary)

• Health care cash back scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme


The organisation is committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS check.


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JOB REF: AWDO-P14206

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