Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer & Director of Development

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer and the Director of Development (EA to CDO and DoD) will provide proactive senior-level support within a busy office and theatre environment.

The EA to CDO and DoD will support the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and the Director of Development (DoD) in delivering their roles efficiently and effectively, focusing on comprehensive inbox and diary management to ensure strategic prioritisation of commitments. They will source and / or draft briefings as needed for donor meetings and events and ensure prompt and sensitive follow-up is carried out.

As an engaged and diplomatic communicator, they would act as first point of contact for all matters relating to the CDO and DoD, working in partnership with colleagues in the Development team, and more widely across the organisation. They will understand the nuances of the external relationships the CDO and DoD hold to enable co-ordination of supporter correspondence on the CDO and DoD’s behalf, ensuring that conversations progress sensitively and at pace.

The role also manages the co-ordination and communication with the Development Board and other fundraising committees.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Significant experience in an assistant role, including complex diary management and an understanding of the requirements of interacting with high-level external stakeholders.

• Substantial experience in a dynamic, busy environment, preferably in the fundraising sector

• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Skilled multi-tasker - both independently and within a team - with ability to adjust to varied deadlines and work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.

• A positive disposition, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal confidently with a wide range of internal and external contacts, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 9th September 2024 at 9:00am.

Please Note: We will close applications when we reach 100 applicants, and we may interview candidates throughout the application period. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.