Assistant to CEO; EA

Assistant to the CEO

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF)

Lichfield / Hybrid with 1-2 days in the office in Lichfield

Salary £39,000

Permanent

Full time, with flexible working hours

Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension and flexible working

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next role to make a meaningful impact providing comprehensive and high-level support to the CEO?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF), charity which unlocks a world of audio content for people living with sight loss through free audio devices, to recruit an Assistant to the CEO.

BWBF provides audio solutions, services and support that enhance the lives of people living with sight loss. Their vision is to be the ‘go to’ organisation for innovative, inclusive and trustworthy audio solutions and services. They do this by giving people free audio devices and support. They help people directly and via referrals, and work in partnership with other charities and organisations to ensure they reach as many people as possible.

The Assistant to the CEO will provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the CEO, assisting in the day-to-day management of the charity. This includes managing policies and procedures, coordinating diaries, overseeing GDPR and Health & Safety compliance, providing HR support and administration, and ensuring the smooth operation of administrative tasks to support organisational efficiency.

• Governance and Compliance :
  Manage and maintain the charity’s policies and procedures, ensuring regular updates and compliance with relevant regulations and best practice, including GDPR compliance, data protection policies, privacy impact assessments, data breach procedures, and staff training on data protection requirements.
• Health and Safety :
  Act as the primary conduit between the charity and the external Health & Safety management company, coordinating risk assessments, incident reporting, policy updates, and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation.
• HR and Systems Support :
  Liaise with HR agency to ensure that the charity and the team have access to information and support needed, and lead all filing systems relating to HR, GDPR and Health & Safety, accurate records systems and databases to ensure efficiency and accessibility. Lead admin relating to new staff inductions.
• Executive Support :
  Provide executive-level administrative support to the CEO, including diary management, organising meetings, and preparing documents. Coordinate and facilitate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action points.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following essential experience :

• Executive PA Experience :
  Proven experience as a Personal Assistant at executive level, demonstrating the ability to support senior leadership effectively.
• Health & Safety Management :
  Practical experience in managing health and safety compliance within an organisation, including knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
• GDPR Expertise :
  Hands‑on experience with GDPR compliance, data protection procedures, and privacy management.
• Knowledge of Compliance and Regulations :
  Familiarity with charity governance, policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.

You will also need to be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational, attention to detail, problem solving and project management skills. You will be a strong communicator with advanced interpersonal skills and able to work confidentially with initiative and adaptability. A key part of this role is being proactive and taking ownership of tasks to anticipate the needs of the CEO and the organisation.

You will have proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office, project management tools, and CRM systems.

The role is home-based with 1-2 days in the office in Lichfield.

If you are excited by this role and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The application process is CV and…