Executive Assistant (London)
Employer: Sport England
Location: Homeworking/Hybrid working with travel 1-2 days per week, primarily to our London office but also to other Sport England locations including Bisham and Loughborough.
Salary: £35,000 per annum plus generous benefits
Closing date: 16 Jun 2026
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About The Role
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide a confidential high quality administrative support service to Executive Directors. The role covers a broad range of strategic diary and correspondence management and key administrative functions, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of business for busy senior leaders.
You will have experience of complex diary management, advanced knowledge of all MS Office applications and excellent communication skills.
The postholder will be expected to travel to the London office and other Sport England locations as required by the Executive Director. This is expected to be approximately once a week to our London office plus ad hoc travel to other locations.
Please see attached job description and job pack for full role information.
About Us
At Sport England, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity – regardless of age, gender, background, bank balance or post code. We are an arm’s length body responsible for growing and developing grassroots sport and helping more people get active across England – around two thirds of our funding comes from players of The National Lottery, with the remainder coming from the Exchequer.
Our work is driven by Uniting the Movement, a 10-year strategy focused on tackling inequalities and creating positive experiences of sport and physical activity for all. From funding local community initiatives to influencing national policy, we work in partnership with organisations and individuals who share our vision of an active nation where everyone feels able to take part and be active in a way that works for them.
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