Executive Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on 14/10/2026

Salary: £33,000.00 to £38,000.00, dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: London-only - hybrid role with 40-60% of your week spent in our South London Centre. There is also an expectation to travel to other UK Trust offices when necessary.

1st stage interviews: 21st and 23rd Oct

2nd stage interviews: w/c 2nd Nov

Things run better when someone is keeping the details organised, the priorities moving and the right people connected. As an Executive Assistant at The King's Trust, you'll play a key role behind the scenes, providing high-impact support to senior leaders and helping ensure they can focus on delivering the greatest impact for young people across the UK.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. One day you might be coordinating meetings, managing diaries and preparing papers; the next, you'll be building relationships with stakeholders, organising events or helping colleagues solve problems. If you're naturally organised, proactive and enjoy being the person people rely on to keep things running smoothly, you'll thrive in this role.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy managing multiple priorities and staying one step ahead
• Build positive relationships with people from all backgrounds
• Have strong organisational skills and a great eye for detail
• Communicate confidently and professionally
• Take pride in delivering excellent support and customer service

To hit the ground running, you'll have:

• Experience in an administrative, PA, Executive Assistant or business support role
• Experience managing diaries, meetings and competing priorities
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital systems
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders and building effective working relationships

At The King's Trust, we know that talent comes in many forms and that different perspectives make us stronger. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can be themselves. If you're excited about the role but don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

For more information, please click here for the job description. (This will open in a new window)

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Executive Assistants? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Executive Assistants! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

For more information about our benefits, please click here. 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). For more information, please click here. 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 4213