About the Role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the recently appointed Director of Governance.  This position is a key support role with a high level of responsibility and impact.

Although a certain amount of calendar management is required, this is not a secretarial/PA role. We are looking for a candidate who has strong analysis skills along with business acumen, customer focus and the ability to prioritise effectively.

It requires someone who loves to learn and effectively multitasks without losing attention to detail. To be successful in this role the candidate must understand the importance of their role in supporting the Governance directorate’s aim to provide leadership to the charity on identifying and managing risk, providing assurance on risks and ultimately making St John a learning organisation. Understanding and supporting risk management will be a key responsibility. 

We see this role as offering an excellent development opportunity to someone who is on a path to a management position.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 22 April 2021

Application Review Date: 16 April 2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or SJA volunteers wishing to apply, please click here

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.