Vacancy: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Create is seeking an experienced, highly organised and motivated Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to our award-winning Chief Executive and help drive the continued growth of the charity.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s leading charity empowering lives, reducing isolation and enhancing wellbeing through the creative arts. As Create works towards doubling its reach and impact by its 25th anniversary in 2028, this role will play a vital part in supporting the organisation’s ambitious plans.

As the Chief Executive’s right-hand person, you will provide high-level executive support while also contributing to office management, HR administration, donor stewardship, fundraising events and community fundraising initiatives.

The successful applicant will:

  • Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Executive, managing a complex diary, correspondence, travel and stakeholder relationships
  • Liaise with funders, Patrons, Trustees, artists, partners and supporters
  • Coordinate Trustee and council meetings, preparing papers, managing logistics and taking accurate minutes
  • Conduct research, prepare briefings and presentations, and proofread key reports and communications
  • Support the smooth day-to-day running of Create’s office and administrative systems
  • Assist with HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, appraisals and staff records
  • Steward individual donors and community fundraisers, helping to build long-term supporter relationships
  • Organise fundraising, stewardship and supporter events, including Create’s annual Gala
  • Maintain accurate records and reporting through Salesforce CRM and other organisational systems
  • Contribute to Create’s ambitious plans to grow income, expand impact and reach more disadvantaged and vulnerable participants

Salary: £31,000 – £33,000 PA depending on experience

This is a full-time, London-based role, with a minimum of three office-based days per week.

How to apply

Download the application pack, which includes a full job description and person specification.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 29 June 2026.

1st Interviews: Thursday 2 July at Create’s office (London)
2nd Interviews: Tuesday 7 July at Create’s office (London)

To apply, please send a completed application form with a short email providing a telephone number where you can be contacted in confidence.

Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@createarts.org.uk (please type the job title in the subject field).

Create is committed to a policy of equal opportunities embracing diversity in all areas of activity and welcomes applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.

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