Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 26, 2026 (5 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032955

True collaboration. Room for vision. Inspiring teams 

Executive Assistant 

£43,000 - £48,000 plus benefits 

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer 

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week 

Location: Stratford, London, office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)  

Closing date:  

25th February 23:59 (Externally) 

1st March 23:59 (Internally) 

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to join us. In this pivotal and varied role, you will provide full personal administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, supporting them in the strategic aims and goals of the directorate and acting as an ambassador across the organisation. You’ll work as part of a team with other EA and PAs to deliver the best outcomes for CRUK.

What will I be doing? 

• Organise and maintain complex diary schedules for the CFO whilst being reactive to change, ensuring updates are communicated effectively.

• Management of inbox to either act or flag issues so that CFO can prioritise.

• Support the organisation with events/conferences. Manage room booking and catering for meetings.

• Management of all directorate meetings and events, including engagement groups, monthly leadership meetings, annual planning meetings and away days – owning this process and ensuring events are delivered to budget and on time, liaising with the central internal comms team for consistent org-wide messaging.

• Manage all documentation needed for meetings, including slide decks and content for the briefing process for Executive Board events, agendas, slide decks and minutes for senior leadership meetings.

• Organise all travel and accommodation requirements for the CFO, producing clear and concise schedules.

• Work with PAs and EAs for updating org charts and distribution lists within the Directorate.

• Work with centralised internal comms and collaborate with comms champions and peers to support the development and timely delivery of local key messages. Take a lead role in the development and delivery of directorate wide communications including regular all staff briefings, newsletters or other routine communication channels.

• Support the CFO with taking on tasks for new hires/leavers and administration around line management as directed.

What are we looking for? 

• Experience of providing close, effective support at Executive Director level, including diary management, document preparation (PowerPoint presentations, meeting agendas, correspondence) and minute taking.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Ability to draft appropriate comms for different audiences –on behalf of the leadership team and CFO

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Ability to network and work as part of a team with other EAs and PAs and team administrators

• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and diplomacy

• Identify and understand the needs of others and manage expectations

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and keep to deadlines

• Creative and forward thinking – championing new ideas and process improvements.

• Familiarity with financial systems & financial concepts would be advantageous.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain? 

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. 

How do I apply? 

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.   

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.