Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

Quintessentially Foundation is on a mission to light up the lives of children and young people facing severe disadvantages in London. We are a proactive, grant-giving foundation dedicated to tackling child poverty and addressing the inequalities that exacerbate it. We do this by funding, supporting and scaling small frontline charities well-positioned to make a big difference.

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, you will be pivotal in managing day-to-day administrative tasks and providing strategic support. This role requires foresight, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to handle a range of tasks with a high level of autonomy. You’ll deliver comprehensive executive support to the Chief Executive, liaise with key stakeholders, and help to oversee special development projects that drive the foundation’s mission forward.

The Executive Assistant will cover the foundation broadly, from governance and trustee matters to supporting operational and strategic planning, preparing reports and supporting donor engagement. The Executive Assistant is key in helping the Chief Executive and foundation stay ahead of future needs, ensuring the organisation’s operations and goals are strategically aligned and allowing for proactive rather than reactive decision-making.

This multifaceted role will work with the internal team, charity partners, donors, philanthropists and corporate sponsors supporting the foundation. So, if you’re eager to make a difference and want to nurture your skills to contribute to a promising foundation, you will love it here!