Part Time Executive Assistant to the CEO

Part Time Executive Assistant to the CEO

Salary: 39019 Full time (31215 pro rata 4 days)
Location: Finsbury Park London (3 days per week officebased with one day from home)
Contract: Permanent 28 hours per week

Join an organisation changing lives every day

Freedom from Torture is one of the UKs leading human rights charities dedicated to supporting survivors of torture to heal recover and rebuild their lives. Their work combines worldclass therapeutic care with fearless campaigning to hold torturers accountable and protect people seeking safety. Few roles offer the chance to work this closely with an organisation making such a profound measurable impact.

Why this role is so exciting

As Executive Assistant to the CEO you will sit at the heart of a missiondriven organisation working at the frontline of human rights. Youll be supporting exceptional leaders enabling smooth governance of the charity and contributing directly to strategic work that strengthens protection for survivors of torture in the UK and beyond.

Youll be based in Freedom from Tortures vibrant Finsbury Park office 3days per week a nonnegotiable requirement and an essential part of the role.
This is a collaborative energising and purposedriven environment where colleagues work closely together share ideas openly and genuinely care about the impact they are making.

The role

You will provide highquality executive support to the CEO and essential governance support to the Chair and Board of Trustees.
From expertly managing diaries and coordinating highprofile meetings to preparing papers and ensuring the smooth running of Board and Committee cycles your work will make a tangible difference to the effectiveness of the leadership team.

Minutetaking and governance administration have never been more streamlined - the charitys adoption of Copilot transcription toolsmeans youll have modern AI support to ensure accuracy efficiency and highquality outputs.

What youll bring (Essential):

• Experience supporting senior leaders ideally in a fastpaced highprofile environment
• Strong experience supportingBoards and Committees including preparing papers managing governance documentation and taking accurate minutes
• Comfortable usingCopilot or similar AI transcription toolsto support efficient minute taking
• Exceptional diary and inbox management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Impeccable organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High discretion integrity and sound judgement
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency with Office 365 and digital collaboration tools
• A proactive solutionsfocused approach someone who enjoys making systems work better

Why youll love working here

• A deeply committed passionate team working for a cause that matters
• A busy encouraging communityfocused office culture
• The opportunity to influence the effectiveness of a vital human rights organisation
• A leadership team that values innovation learning and continuous improvement

Interviews held Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August 2026

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