Executive Assistant – Chair

Role Overview

• You will support an exceptionally organised and detail-focused Chair, who appreciates structure, well-prepared briefings, and a proactive approach.
• You will sit within the Private Office / governance function, working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, Chief of Staff and Assistant Director of Governance, reporting into the Private Secretary in the Private Office.
• The newly formed Private Office is a small and close-working team supporting the Chair and Chief Executive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
• The Private Office also includes the Chair, Chief Executive and Registrar (CER), Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Special Advisor, Private Secretary and EA to the CER.
• This team operates at the centre of the NMC, ensuring that Council and committee business runs seamlessly, decisions are well-documented, and governance processes are robust, compliant and forward-looking.

Requirements

• You will be a highly organised, proactive and calm Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders in complex environments.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage complex diaries, competing demands and forward planning
• Sound judgement and political awareness, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential matters within a multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong communication skills, including drafting high-quality correspondence and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders across government and partner organisations
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all documents, briefings and records are accurate and professionally presented
• Stakeholder management expertise, building effective relationships across internal teams and external networks, including government and partner organisations
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, anticipating needs and ensuring actions and commitments are tracked through to delivery
• Strong governance awareness, with the ability to support structured processes, compliance requirements and assurance activities

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
• Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perkbox membership
• Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
• Season ticket loans