Executive Assistant/Chief Executive Officer

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2026 – now 7 years in a row!

The Executive Assistant is responsible for the provision of high-quality, comprehensive and responsive executive level support to the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with some support to the Group Chair and other Executive and Non-Executive Directors as required. The Executive Assistant will work as part of an Executive Support Team.

Timelines

Interviews will take place on the 14/12/2026 via Microsoft teams.

Closing date: This advert may close early due to high demand

About the role 

Your main duties will include: 

• Provide a full range of secretarial and administrative support to the CEO
• There may sometimes be support needed for the Chair of the Board and other Non-Executive Directors (Board members), or other members of the Group Executive Team (GET)
• Maintain diaries effectively, including scheduling and co-ordinating appointments, tracking movements and arranging associated travel, accommodation, meeting venues, etc
• Arranging and servicing both face to face and virtual meetings (such as the GET monthly meeting and weekly check-in call and Leadership Group), including proof-reading, collating and circulating papers (mostly using an online system) and producing accurate notes, minutes and action logs – all within required timescales.

About you

The successful applicant will have: 

• Possess demonstrable experience in comparable senior Director/CEO, Executive Assistant role
• Substantial experience including extensive diary management, governance servicing and information gathering
• Possess excellent organisational skills and time management, including the ability to multi-task, manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• The ability to operate with absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’  
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

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• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
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