We have a fantastic opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team.
About the Role
This is a varied role supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider Executive Team. You’ll be at the heart of our organisation—managing schedules, enabling effective meetings, coordinating communication across departments, and supporting strategic initiatives that help us deliver our mission.
As the Executive Assistant, you’ll streamline diary and travel arrangements for the CEO, ensuring maximum efficiency and ensuring the smooth operation of Executive Team functions. You’ll also work closely with our governance team to support compliance, uphold transparency and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
You’ll partner with directors to maintain a high-functioning Executive calendar that highlights our accomplishments, focusses our attention and furthers our mission. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead medium – sized projects that contribute to the charity’s strategic goals.
This role offers variety, responsibility, and real impact—perfect for someone who thrives on supporting senior leaders and is looking for purpose in their next career move.
About You
You possess exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, enabling you to manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across the charity. Your proactive and adaptable nature allows you to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while your keen attention to detail ensures precision in all aspects of your work. With a passion for our work and a commitment to personal and professional growth, you are eager to contribute your talents to make a tangible impact on the lives of veterans and their families.
You hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes. You are willing and able to travel regularly for in-person meetings and events. Travel to our Downton offices (SP5 3RB) will be a minimum of approximately once per week with potential occasional travel to other UK locations, inclusive of London. Central London travel can be by train.
Please see the Job Description below for more information on this exciting opportunity.
About the Team
You’ll work closely with the CEO and directors of the charity, joining a dedicated and experienced leadership team focused on driving positive outcomes for the Armed Forces community. As a charity we’re here to support people from our Armed Forces community who are facing challenges after service. And so, of course, our role as an Executive Team is to maximise the impact of this work in service of them – stewarding our income, maximising our investment in support costs and carefully planning for the future – so we deliver the most impact for those most in need.
Check out the ‘Our management Team’ page of our website for more detail.
The Detail
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025
About the process
- We're keen to learn about your relationship-building skills, so please share examples of how you've forged and nurtured strong connections across diverse teams or stakeholders in your covering letter. Additionally, adaptability is key in our charity, so please highlight instances where you've navigated changes or tackled new challenges in previous roles, demonstrating your problem-solving abilities. We're excited to review your application and discover how your unique experiences will contribute to our Armed Forces community at Help for Heroes.
- Accessibility and inclusion: at Help for Heroes, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, and we're dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
- Safeguarding commitment: we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of people from our Armed Forces community. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a secure environment. As part of our safeguarding efforts, successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate background checks, including a DBS check. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to protect those we serve.
- Please note: We may close this vacancy early should the right candidates present themselves —early applications are encouraged.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.