Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Ongoing role
J105524
At a glance

Skills

  • Governance
  • Office and Administration Management

Where

Birmingham, B2 5EN
Mainly at home
Travel limit? 25 miles

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
7-15 hours / week

Deadline

22 Jun 2025

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Join Diver’s Community CIC as a part-time Executive Assistant! Support our CEO and help drive real change. Hybrid role, minimum 8 hours/week. Passionate about impact? Apply by 22nd June 2025!

What will you be doing?

We're Hiring: Executive Assistant (Part-Time)

Organisation: Diver’s Community CIC

Location: Hybrid (Remote with occasional in-person meetings)

Hours: Minimum 8 hours per week

Closing Date: 22nd June 2025

Diver’s Community CIC is looking for a proactive and well-organised Executive Assistant to support our CEO and contribute to our mission of helping individuals affected by homelessness. This is a part-time role with flexible hours, ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about community-focused work. 

Key responsibilities include managing the CEO’s calendar, coordinating meetings and travel, handling communications, and providing high-level administrative support. 

The role also involves supporting community project delivery and attending meetings (virtually and in-person) to take clear, actionable notes.

We’re seeking someone with excellent organisational and time-management skills, strong communication abilities, and confidence using digital tools. Discretion, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Join a small, dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact in Birmingham.

Apply by 22nd June 2025 to be part of the change.

What are we looking for?

Skills 

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills 

To manage a busy calendar, coordinate meetings, and handle multiple tasks efficiently. 

  • Strong written and verbal communication 

For drafting correspondence, handling communications, and taking clear, actionable meeting notes. 

  • Proficiency with digital tools 

Comfortable using email, online calendars, video conferencing platforms (e.g. Zoom/MS Teams), cloud-based storage (e.g. Google Drive). 

  • Note-taking and documentation 

Ability to capture detailed and accurate meeting minutes. 

 

Experience 

  • Administrative or Executive Assistant experience (paid or voluntary) 

Ideally with experience supporting senior leadership or working in a small organisation or nonprofit. 

  • Project support experience 

Familiarity with helping deliver community-based projects or services. 

  • Remote/hybrid work experience 

Comfortable working independently in a hybrid setup with minimal supervision. 

 

Qualities 

  • Discretion and confidentiality 

Trusted to handle sensitive information appropriately. 

  • Proactive and self-motivated 

Able to take initiative and anticipate needs without constant direction. 

  • Detail-oriented 

Thorough and accurate, especially with scheduling, note-taking, and written communications. 

  • Flexible and adaptable 

Willing to adjust to changing priorities and attend occasional in-person meetings. 

  • Passionate about social impact 

Genuinely committed to supporting people affected by homelessness and aligned with the mission of Diver’s Community CIC. 

  • Collaborative and team-oriented 

Enjoys working in a small, mission-driven team and contributing to collective goals.

What difference will you make?

The Executive Assistant will have a vital impact by enabling the CEO of Diver’s Community CIC to focus fully on strategic leadership and mission-driven work. By efficiently managing the CEO’s schedule, communications, and meetings, the Executive Assistant ensures smooth daily operations and effective time management. This support directly improves the organisation’s capacity to deliver critical services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. 

Additionally, by assisting with community project delivery and accurately capturing meeting notes and follow-ups, the Executive Assistant helps maintain momentum on key initiatives, fostering better collaboration and accountability within the team and with external partners. Their organisational skills and proactive approach will enhance the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the organisation. 

In essence, the Executive Assistant’s contribution will help Diver’s Community CIC operate more effectively, reach more vulnerable people, and make a meaningful difference in the community. Their work behind the scenes empowers the whole organisation to achieve greater impact in tackling homelessness.

Before you apply

Causes
  • Housing and homelessness
  • Organisation type: 
    Not for profit

    Diver’s Community CIC is a community-driven organisation dedicated to providing critical support to individuals experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping. Based in Birmingham, our work is...