A bit about the role Salary : up to £40k pro rata based on experience Contract Type : Permanent Location : Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake, Caversham - with the option for hybrid working. Hours : 0.6FTE (24hrs per week) with the expectation that the hours be flexed across the full working week. As Executive Assistant to the Director of Performance you will be at the heart of one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic and Paralympic sports. This new post will suit an experienced and enthusiastic Executive Assistant with the skills to shape the role and best support the Director of Performance’s leadership of British Rowing’s 2028 and 2032 ambitions. If you are excited by the prospect of your work enabling the success of world-class athletes and coaches on the international stage, we want to hear from you Key Responsibilities Proactively manage and monitor Director of Performance’s inbox, prioritising activity, co-ordinating responses and responding on their behalf. Provide proactive diary management, scheduling, and coordination of meetings for the Director of Performance. Act as the first point of contact for staff and external stakeholders, ensuring professional and timely communication. Draft correspondence, reports, and presentations as required. Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and briefing documents for key meetings. Assist in expense processing, and financial administration, linking with the Performance Investment & Business Manager as required. Assist with HR processes within the Performance Directorate including the administration of job descriptions, organograms and recruitment process. Please see the linked job description for the full list of responsibilities. A bit about you We’re looking for an experienced executive assistant, personal assistant with the following skills: Essential Criteria Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and effectively prioritise ever changing workloads and schedules. Excellent written and verbal communication, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders. High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information. Desirable Criteria Experience working in elite sports, particularly within Olympic or Paralympic programmes. Knowledge of the UK sporting landscape and governance structures. Experience working with Google Workspace. What we offer Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get: 7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%) £20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform) Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan Life assurance (x3 your salary) Cycle to work scheme Free and secure parking in Hammersmith Free annual ROW Membership Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day Additional Information To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter alongside your CV. Applications close on Tuesday 18th March with the first interview to be held virtually on Tuesday 25th March. About us British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing, both indoor rowing and rowing on water. We are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grassroots right up to winning medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are responsible for participation and the development of rowing and indoor rowing in England and for the training and selection of individual rowers and crews representing Great Britain. British Rowing is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcomed, supported and like they belong. We understand that a diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger and we are continuously working to create an inclusive workplace environment. Therefore, we are proud to encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.