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Executive Assistant

Charity People
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 6RX, England

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The MND Association is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their directors in Northampton with a hybrid work model.
  • The role offers a salary of £37,400 per annum and requires a proven track record of working with senior leaders, ideally in the charitable sector.
  • Candidates should possess strong organisational capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset, with a high level of emotional intelligence.
  • Key responsibilities include managing complex diaries, coordinating governance meetings, and liaising with stakeholders while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
  • The position also includes benefits such as 28 days of annual leave, access to UK healthcare services, and opportunities for personal growth and training.

Are you ready to support the MND Association as an Executive Assistant?

Support their leaders. Empower their mission. Stand with those affected by MND.

At the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, they believe in a world free from MND and work tirelessly to improve care and support for those living with the disease.

They are now looking for a professional, organised, and compassionate Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to their directors. This is more than a support role; it's a unique opportunity to work at the heart of an organisation that changes lives.

Location: Northampton (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office)Full-time | PermanentSalary: £37,400 per annum

About the Role:

As Executive Assistant, you will ensure that their directors can operate at their most effective, helping them lead with clarity, confidence, and focus.

You'll bring empathy and professionalism to every task from complex diary and inbox management to supporting high-profile meetings and coordinating governance processes.

You'll act as a key liaison between senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders always with discretion, diplomacy, and care.

Your Role:

  • Managing complex diaries and inboxes for directors, anticipating needs and ensuring priorities are clear.
  • Coordinating Trustee and governance meetings, setting agendas, producing minutes, and following up on actions.
  • Liaising with stakeholders and providing high-level administrative support for internal and external projects.
  • Supporting senior leaders in the People and Culture space, helping drive organisational inclusion and engagement.
  • Preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the directors
  • Arranging travel, logistics, and event support with minimal supervision.
  • Helping to maintain a cohesive and collaborative EA function across the organisation.

About You:

We're looking for a highly experienced Executive Assistant (EA) who brings strong organisational capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, adaptable mindset. You'll be confident navigating shifting priorities, working both independently and as part of a team, and supporting senior leaders with professionalism and discretion.

You'll also bring:

  • Proven track record of working with senior leaders, ideally with experience in the charitable sector, HR, people-focused, inclusion, or similarly aligned environments.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders-from Trustees to team members.
  • High emotional intelligence, with the discretion and sensitivity needed to manage confidential matters.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.
  • A collaborative working style, alongside confidence using Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • A strong alignment with the MND Association's core values of inclusivity, compassion, and professionalism.

The role includes fantastic benefits:

This includes 28 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays, access to UK Healthcare covering dental, eyecare, and Health & Wellbeing services, a 24/7 phone and video GP service, life assurance, and access to confidential counselling helplines.

You'll also enjoy salary sacrifice schemes like Cycle to Work and Buy/Sell Annual Leave, a Benefit Hub for lifestyle discounts, an enhanced pension scheme, and a wealth of training and personal growth opportunities.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in people-focused environments, and you're ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Priya at Charity People at

Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Interview dates: TBC

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experiences of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.