Personal Assistant to Chief Executive and Chair of the Board

Organisation British Equestrian Salary £34,000 - £38,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Location Abbey Park, Stareton with some home-based working. Contract type (Full time) Closing date 14 January 2026 Interview date 20 January 2026 Job Description The Overall Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the PA role provides a broad range of high level administrative and organisational support to the BEF Chief Executive and Chair of the Board ensuring that they are expertly supported. A key part of the role is to support the Chair and CEO in the management of stakeholder relationships, internally and externally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for the Chair and CEO

• Diary Management and assistance in managing and prioritising email and written correspondence.
• Organise and / or attend meetings for the CEO and Chair, preparing paperwork and presentations in advance and circulating minutes and actions in a timely manner post-meetings.
• Organise travel all travel arrangements nationally and internationally.
• Liaise with the BEF Member Bodies and other key stakeholders on behalf of the CEO and Chair as appropriate.
• Manage the registration and attendance for the CEO and Chair at international events, including FEI and EEF General Assemblies, forums, group and committee meetings as required, including all associated travel arrangements
• Assist in the management of the relationship with the FEI and EEF Chairs and CEOs, circulating any correspondence, and support the Head of Secretariat with the dissemination of information from the FEI and EEF as required.
• In conjunction with the BEF Head of Communications and CEO and Chair, provide administrative support in relation to hospitality for VIPs at international events.
• Provide assistance with the planning of events for the Patron of the BEF, providing administrative support and working in conjunction with the Patron's office.
• Circulate request for nominations for New Year and Birthday Honours and submit nominations as appropriate with relevant citations and supporting letters.
• Manage the annual nominations process and act as secretary for the BEF Medal of Honour Committee.
• Attend events or competitions in support of the CEO and Chair as required.

Support to the Company Secretary and Governance responsibilities

General Duties

Experience and Competencies Required

Personal Qualities

Please note that due to the nature of the role it is vital the job holder demonstrates sensitivity and discretion at all times and appreciates the requirements to maintain and protect the confidentiality of the information they will have access to.

Should the needs of the business change this role may grow and change as required.

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