Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant (Governance) Temporary Contract
Godstone, Surrey £18 per hour 3-month temporary contract with potential to extend Onsite with potential to work from home 1 day per week

We re currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant (Governance) to join a values-led organisation based in Godstone on an initial 3-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Assistant or Governance professional to support senior leadership and trustees within a purpose-driven environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of governance processes, Board and committee administration, policy management, compliance tracking, and executive support to the Senior Management Team.

Key responsibilities will include:

Coordinating Board, committee, and SMT meetings

Preparing agendas, papers, minutes, and action logs

Maintaining governance and compliance registers

Supporting policy review and publication processes

Tracking organisational risks, actions, and deadlines

Providing high-level executive support to senior leaders

Managing confidential records, archiving, and documentation

Coordinating trustee onboarding, declarations, and training records

Supporting regulatory readiness and governance reporting

We re looking for someone with:

Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or Governance support role

Excellent minute-taking and organisational skills

Strong Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

A proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach

Experience supporting senior leadership teams or boards

Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be highly advantageous.

Due to the nature of the organisation, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

If you re immediately available and interested in joining a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, we d love to hear from you.