We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive executive assistance to the CEO and executive team at Essex Wildlife Trust, including the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees.

As the Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative, secretarial and governance support in all aspects of work, and act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders at all levels, screening calls, responding to enquiries, redirecting, and scheduling as appropriate, always in a professional and engaged manner. 

This role is well suited to applicants with prior Executive Assistant/PA (Personal Assistant) experience, or equivalent, at a senior level in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

This role requires exceptional organisational and time management skills, and a demonstrable ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

This role is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week (these hours can be delivered flexibly). The salary is £35,488 per annum. Benefits include free life assurance, logo clothing and parking, and company sick pay provisions.

To make an application, please complete an online application form on our website by 5pm on Wednesday 2 July 2025. Interviews will be held on Monday 14 July 2025 at our Head Office, Abbotts Hall Farm. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@essexwt.org.uk

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people we employ. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”.

As a Disability Confident employer, please make us aware you have a disability as we are committed to offering an interview that meets the minimum criteria for the post. If you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible, please make us aware.