Hospice
Executive Assistant
Posted Thursday 24th September 2026
Hours: 24 hours per week
Contract: Part Time
Salary: £18,432 p.a. (FTE: £28,800)
Reports to: CEO
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to the CEO & Board Chairs to provide trusted, high-quality support across the Office of the CEO, Executive Team and Trustee governance arrangements. Working primarily with the CEO, you will play a central role in coordinating priorities, meetings, communications and governance, while building strong relationships with Trustees, colleagues and external stakeholders.
About you
You will bring proven experience providing senior-level administrative or executive support, excellent organisational and communication skills and a high level of discretion. Calm under pressure and comfortable managing competing priorities, you will be proactive, solutions-focused and confident working autonomously.
You’ll have excellent attention to detail, proofreading skills and strong Microsoft 365 and SharePoint capability, with the confidence to use technology to improve administrative processes. You will understand the importance of good governance, confidentiality, equality, safeguarding and data protection, and be committed to the vision and values of The Hospice of St Francis. Experience within a charity or working with volunteers would be an advantage.
Why join us?
Join a compassionate, ambitious organisation where your expertise will directly support high-quality hospice care. We offer a generous holiday allowance, pension options, free on-site parking, flexible working opportunities where appropriate, staff discounts and access to learning and development.
Ready to make a measurable difference?
Apply with details of how your experience, skills and approach match the requirements of the role.
The nuts and bolts of the role
For an informal discussion, or to find out more please contact Kate Brooks - Director of People on 01442 869550. To contact HR please email recruitment@stfrancis.org.uk
This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager
Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.
Please note, this role will require a DBS check.
What we're about
What our people say...
“My impressions of the hospice, were that I couldn't believe how calm and lovely every person was. From walking through the door I could tell how much every person cared about what they were doing."
Staff Benefits
Whilst working for The Hospice of St Francis employees are entitled to a range of benefits
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Over 40 years of care
We have a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founder, Pam Macpherson. We've been making a difference ever since.
Our History
A Place To Thrive
At The Hospice of St Francis we are not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think.
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