Advertised from 14 July 2026

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Executive Team, and wider organisation across a range of administrative responsibilities.

This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the organisation, including diary management, meeting support, arranging travel and accommodation, and inbox coordination. The position reports to the EA and provides reliable backup to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams. 

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, an efficient note-taker, and a confident communicator with strong people skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks effectively. The role requires a proactive individual who can use their initiative to identify needs, solve problems, and drive tasks forward. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO and COO, so strong communication, attention to detail, proactivity, and teamwork are essential. We also place great importance on strong interpersonal skills, eagerness to learn, and the right cultural fit.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

About the Veterans' Foundation

Founded in 2016, the Veterans’ Foundation is a grant-giving charity dedicated to serving veterans and their communities across the UK. We back the people and organisations that understand and respond to the challenges facing veterans, their families, and their communities.

From national charities to local community initiatives, we support projects addressing key issues such as mental health, housing and community-based support. Together, we listen to veterans and help make an active difference in their lives.

As a grant-giving organisation, we are rigorous in the projects we invest in, partnering strategically and measuring outcomes for veterans and their communities. To date we have awarded nearly £40 million in grants.

The Veterans’ Lottery, the UK’s largest single-cause lottery, remains the main source of funding for the Foundation’s grants programme.

Application notes

Please email your CV and a Covering Letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role to careers@veteransfoundation.org.uk by 17:00 on Monday 10th August 2026.  

Please note, you will not receive an update on the status of your application until after the closing date.

Closing Date: 17:00 Monday 10th August 2026

Interviews: w/c 24th August 2026

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