Job Description
EA for Impact Culture
At Impact Culture, we are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through innovative training, strategy, and audit services. Our mission is to create meaningful change within organisations by embedding empathy, accountability, and inclusivity into their cultures. With a growing portfolio of international clients across, we take pride in being a boutique consultancy with big ambitions.
We are passionate about helping organisations embrace EDI, ensuring everyone feels valued and included, regardless of background or identity. Impact Culture is a small but dynamic team of consultants led by Chaka Bachmann and Sanisha Wynter, and we are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) to support our leadership team and help coordinate our growing network of associates.
The Role: Executive Assistant and Business Coordinator
This is a key role in ensuring the smooth running of Impact Culture’s day-to-day operations. You will support Chaka Bachmann and Sanisha Wynter, assisting them with diary management, project coordination, and overall administrative support. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in managing communications with our associates and ensuring seamless coordination across projects and clients.
This role is hybrid, with flexibility to work remotely, but you will need to be available for regular in-person meetings and events in London or other locations as required. This is a 6 months contract with possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Support for Chaka and Sanisha
• Provide comprehensive diary management, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and setting up virtual or in-person events.
• Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external communications, ensuring timely responses and prioritisation of tasks.
• Assist with travel and accommodation bookings, ensuring budget-conscious and efficient arrangements.
• Help with project coordination, tracking key milestones and deliverables, and providing logistical support to Chaka and Sanisha.
2. Coordination of Associates
• Act as a liaison between our associates and Impact Culture, ensuring smooth communication and project updates.
• Help onboard new associates and coordinate their involvement in various projects and training sessions.
• Manage calendars, availability, and logistics for all associate-led projects, ensuring effective utilisation of resources.
3. Administrative and Project Support
• Organise team meetings, events, and training workshops, including agenda setting, minute taking, and follow-up actions.
• Support Impact Culture’s broader team on client projects, ensuring seamless project execution and reporting.
• Assist in developing presentations, proposals, and reports for internal and client-facing purposes.
• Contribute to internal process improvements, ensuring more efficient ways of working across the team.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You…
• Have 2-5 years of EA experience or equivalent, ideally in a fast-paced, consultancy, or non-profit environment.
• Are proactive, organised, and have excellent attention to detail when managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and can work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Are comfortable working independently, managing your time efficiently, and taking initiative.
• Have experience working with a diverse range of people, with a passion for equity and inclusion.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office.
Nice to Haves
* Experience supporting a Founder or Executive in a start-up or growing consultancy environment.
* Previous experience managing associates or freelancers across multiple projects.
* Experience in using Asana
* Experience or interest in Canva/Social Media
* Additional languages like German, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic would be an advantage.
* This role will require more presence in London, sometimes at short notice.
Why Impact Culture?
We are a purpose-driven organisation, committed to making a real difference in the world of equity, diversity, and inclusion. By joining our team, you will be a part of a growing consultancy that is passionate about creating lasting change in the organisations we support. We are offering £32 000 per annum for role as a starting salary and a wealth of additional benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work with inspiring EDI professionals.
• Be a part of a small, tight-knit team where your voice is valued.
• Growth opportunities as our business expands into international markets.
How to Apply
If you’re excited about supporting a team that’s committed to meaningful EDI work and would like to contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any adjustments for the application process please email us.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re interested in this role to - we will only consider candidates that have sent their CV and cover later via email.
We are excited to meet candidates who are as passionate about EDI as we are!
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please apply before the 30th November.