Executive Assistant to the CEO
Be part of The Vegan Society’s journey as we begin delivering our new three-year strategic plan and create meaningful change.
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. This role is central to ensuring the CEO’s time and priorities are managed effectively and that communication with internal and external stakeholders is clear and timely.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the CEO’s diary, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for meetings, events and other public engagement activities.
- Provide administrative and minute-taking support for Board and committee meetings.
- Support the CEO with strategic projects as required.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience supporting at CEO or Director level.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Competence in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with online meeting/event platforms.
- Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach.
Desirable: Experience in a not-for-profit or mission-driven organisation and knowledge of governance frameworks.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours.
- Ethical pension scheme (5–7% employer contribution).
- Health cashback scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
- Death in service benefit.
- Climate perks (additional paid time off for sustainable travel).
- Animal companion compassionate leave.
It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The Vegan Society as an organisation values equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
Salary and Hours
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) role with a salary of £32,597–£38,220 (depending on experience).
Flexible working considered.
Location: Hybrid
How to Apply
If you are interested, please apply via webrecruit and upload your CV along with a personal statement (no longer than two sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
The application deadline is Friday 30 January 2026.
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 11/Thursday 12 February 2026.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please email [email protected]*.
*Please note, this email address is intended for questions regarding any of our live roles. We are unable to accept any applications made to this email address. Applications sent to this address will not be considered for any of our vacancies.
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