EA to Founding Partner: Charity & Philanthropy

Location: Greater London

EA to Founding Partner:
Charity & Philanthropy

pLondon

pHead of Founding Partner’s Office

pN/A

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB pAlthough this position will be based within The Blair Partnership’s offices, the role is specifically dedicated to supporting the Office of Neil Blair in his extensive private charitable, philanthropic, and social impact work which is entirely unrelated to Mr Blair’s business endeavours. The successful candidate will play a central role in managing and coordinating a diverse portfolio of philanthropic initiatives spanning charity governance, social justice advocacy, medical research, arts and sports development and more.

pWorking closely with the Founding Partner, this role will provide high‑level administrative, project management and strategic support across all aspects of his philanthropic commitments including board responsibilities, trusteeships, and partnerships with charitable organisations such as Lumos. Acting as the first point of contact for all philanthropy‑related communications, the role will require professionalism, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships, including with high‑profile individuals and partner organisations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING pIn support of Founding Partner across Charity & Philanthropy:

ul liOverseeing the Founder’s charity, philanthropic and social justice interests, including:

liBoard Chair position/s liTrusteeship of multiple charities covering sport, arts & entertainment, and social justice liMedical research programme liFamily foundation (Jigsaw Network CIO) – donations liBoard meetings liLumos Luminaries Giving Circle (arranging meetings and assisting in seeking new members with Lumos)

liDrive projects as directed by the Founding Partner

liRecognise and act upon opportunities / synergies to the best advantage of the Founding Partner’s agenda liGatekeeper and initial point of contact for all philanthropic communications to Founding Partner including exclusive ownership of Founding Partner’s dedicated ‘philanthropy’ email account liProactive diary management liClose communication and collaboration with Head of Founding Partners’ office to ensure seamless coordination across Charity & Philanthropic / Business & Personal priorities liCreation and maintenance of master contacts database liOrganising travel and leisure bookings – flights, rail travel, cars, restaurants

liPreparation, planning and scheduling of meetings

liBooking meeting spaces and online meetings liProviding presentation materials where necessary liDeveloping and distributing agendas in advance liTaking meeting actions and ensuring they are completed in a timely fashion liLiaising with VIP clients and contacts

liEvent planning, execution, and budget management (charity receptions, dinners, galas etc – (usually only if event is hosted by Founding Partner)).

This may include:

liNegotiating with suppliers, contractors, and external organisations liMonitoring associated project timescales, costs, and resources liManagement of invitations to and RSVP’s for events liManagement of fundraiser - comms, tracking and recording donations, thanking contributors liDrafting communication on behalf of Founding Partner liProviding monthly update to FP on status across all C&P endeavours

liIn support of Head of Founding Partner’s Office-

liGeneral administrative support in service of Founding Partner as directed including: liWellness & Medical - scheduling of appointments and mgmt.

of related insurance claims liLeisure – guests and ticketing for sporting fixtures liAd hoc diary and related administrative tasks

PERSON SPECIFICATION ul liPrevious EA experience to a busy executive with extensive diary management experience liA strong interest in politics, fundraising and world affairs. liAble to work well in a cross functional team liFriendly, confident and approachable with a positive and enthusiastic attitude liFlexible and able to prioritise work in a fast‑changing environment liDetail oriented, organised, accurate and reliable liTrustworthy and able to work discretely liSelf‑motivated, enthusiastic, creative and adaptable in approach
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