Job Description
Assistant x 2
1 x to the CEO 1 x Communications & Helpline
Location: Hybrid working from home, with at least 1 day a month working from our office in Bracknell, Berkshire.
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week).
Salary: £25,000 per annum
We re looking for two enthusiastic, ambitious and organised individuals to join our team as Assistants, each supporting a different area of the charity. One role will provide high-level support to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while the other will focus on helping our Communications and Helpline team deliver their vital services. These are excellent opportunities to work at the heart of a charity that is committed to creating a dyslexia-inclusive society.
About the roles
Executive Assistant
This role will support the smooth day-to-day functioning of the CEO s office, helping manage key processes, communications, and external relations. You ll be central to diary coordination, board support, stakeholder liaison, and financial administration, contributing to strong governance and strategic delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the CEO s diary, inbox, travel and meeting logistics
Preparing board papers, agendas, minutes, and reports
Liaising with stakeholders and trustees
Supporting advocacy and public affairs activity (e.g. parliamentary events)
Helping with financial admin tasks such as raising invoices and supplier forms
Providing wider administrative support to the senior leadership team as needed
This role would suit someone confident in managing sensitive information, working to tight deadlines, and liaising with senior contacts across the charity and beyond.
Communications & Helpline Assistant
This varied and rewarding role provides hands-on support to our helpline and external communications work. You ll be helping our volunteers offer accurate and empathetic support to the public while also assisting with digital content, social media and outreach campaigns.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting helpline volunteer coordination, training and performance
Helping develop and maintain helpline resources and records
Creating and publishing content for our social media and website
Supporting email marketing, digital analytics, and campaign promotion
Assisting with press releases, stakeholder communications and events
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people, has strong communication skills, and an interest in digital content and community engagement.
What we re looking for (both roles)
Excellent organisational, administrative and multitasking skills
Demonstrable experience in a similar job
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
A friendly, proactive, can-do attitude and attention to detail
Confidence using IT systems, including MS Office and databases
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team
Discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
The following is also highly desirable - experience in a charity setting, knowledge of dyslexia/neurodiversity, and familiarity with tools like Xero, Canva, or WordPress (depending on the role).
Please view the job descriptions for additional information.
Why join us?
At the BDA, we are passionate about making the world more inclusive for people with dyslexia. You ll join a friendly, supportive team where your work makes a real impact. Whether supporting our CEO s strategic aims or helping deliver services to the public, you ll be contributing to lasting change.
Closing date 15 July 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the roles. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
