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Marie Curie

Provides hospice care, research, and support

Executive Assistant

Full-TimePosted on 10/16/2026Deadline 11/1/26
£28.3k - £31.4k/yr+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance
Expert
London, UK
HybridTypically two days per week in the London office.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceExecutive Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives, Executive Directors or Board-level leaders.
  • Proven ability to manage complex diaries, competing priorities and demanding workloads in a fast-paced senior executive environment.
  • Experience coordinating senior leadership or governance meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking and action tracking.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and work independently, with strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence and professionalism to engage with senior leaders and Non-Executive Directors.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Sound judgement, diplomacy and discretion when handling sensitive and highly confidential information.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
  • A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level executive and administrative support to two senior leaders, ensuring their day-to-day activities run smoothly.
  • Proactively manage complex diaries, meetings and correspondence, anticipating changing priorities and resolving scheduling challenges.
  • Coordinate leadership and governance meetings, including preparing agendas, managing papers, taking accurate minutes and following up on actions.
  • Act as a trusted first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling enquiries professionally and discreetly.
  • Ensure senior leaders are fully briefed and prepared for meetings, with relevant documents and information available in advance.
  • Coordinate travel, accommodation, events and other logistical arrangements.
  • Develop and maintain effective administrative systems, document management processes and accurate records.
  • Prepare, proofread and format correspondence, reports and presentations to a high standard.
  • Support financial administration, including purchase orders and expense processing.
  • Collaborate with the wider Executive Assistant team, providing flexible support across the Executive Leadership Team when required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.

About the company

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Marie Curie

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Marie Curie provides hospice care, at-home support, research, and campaigns for people facing terminal illness in the UK. Trained nurses and carers deliver end-of-life care where the person is, while a 24/7 support line and online information offer guidance and emotional support. It combines hands-on care with patient education, national campaigning, and palliative-care research to improve access and standards. The goal is to ensure compassionate, high-quality care for people at the end of life and to strengthen the system that cares for them.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • Morrisons and Marie Curie passed £7 million raised in August 2026.
  • Bradford opened Marie Curie's first retail superstore in June 2026.
  • Lancaster University and Marie Curie UK North West launched a palliative research partnership in June 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Marie Curie posted a third operating deficit and 198 redundancies in 2024-25.
  • Suffolk overnight nursing ended in March 2026 after NHS ICB funding was withdrawn.
  • If commissioner funding keeps falling, Marie Curie loses services in poorer regions first.

What makes Marie Curie unique

  • Marie Curie embedded palliative consultants in NMUH ED on 25 August 2026.
  • Marie Curie runs nine UK hospices, plus home nursing and a free support line.
  • Marie Curie funds UK palliative research, including six new hospital-discharge projects in July 2026.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

UK NEWS BROADCASTING LTD
Aug 25th, 2026
Marie Curie launches end of life care service at Enfield hospital.

Marie Curie launches end of life care service at Enfield hospital. 25/08/2026 Last Updated: 25/08/2026 End-of-life charity, Marie Curie, has launched a new specialist palliative care support service within the emergency department (ED) of North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) in Enfield. The service will see two Palliative Care Consultants, a Clinical Fellow and a team of Marie Curie Nurses and Healthcare Assistants working closely with hospital colleagues at NMUH to improve experiences for patients in the last year of life, and their families. The aim is to help identify patients with palliative care needs earlier during emergency admissions, support clinical decision-making and coordinate the most appropriate care, ensuring they are treated with dignity and that their wishes are met. The two-year project - set up and funded by Marie Curie in partnership with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - comes at a pivotal time, as recent Marie Curie research revealed that almost 1 in 3 people currently die without the end-of-life care they need. Further Marie Curie research has shown the demand for palliative care support in hospitals, as 1 in 8 people who died in England and Wales in 2023 spent more than 30 days in hospital during their last three months of life, and almost half visited the ED once or more. This demonstrates the need for more focus on supporting early discharges to patients' preferred place of care as well as better integration within community services to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Dr Antke Hagena, Marie Curie Consultant and Department Lead for Palliative Care at NMUH NHS Trust, began working out of the ED in December 2024. The service saw 280 patients in the first six months, and for 73% of these patients this was their first contact with palliative care. To build on the success of this early work, a new team of two Marie Curie Nurses and two Healthcare Assistants were recently positioned in the ED - meaning even more patients will have access to end-of-life care and support. Antke said: "Many people nearing the end of life have to rely on ambulance and emergency services during periods of crisis, as most are not known to palliative care services. Sadly, this often leads to delays in receiving the best care, which can be deeply distressing for the individual, their loved ones, and the staff who care for them. "Over the past year and a half, we've already seen the huge difference integrated palliative care expertise can make to the experiences of ED patients at end of life, and their families. The feedback we've received has been incredibly positive, and I'm looking forward to expanding the service with the support of additional Marie Curie colleagues to make even more of an impact." Once the induction phase is complete, Marie Curie Nurses and Healthcare Assistants will work with NMUH teams to provide timely, high-quality palliative care in the ED through: * Early identification of people in the last year of life or at the end of life * Holistic person-centred palliative care assessments * Symptom management and practical support * Emotional support and information offered to patients and families, including discharge support and financial advice * Support with advance care planning and coordinated transfers to patients' preferred place of care Gem Davies, Head of Nursing and Quality at Marie Curie, is helping to lead the nursing team. She said: "What people at end of life need most is planned and compassionate support. Having palliative care experts embedded in NMUH ED means these patients can be identified faster and provided with the right care plan for them. In turn, this will also help reduce unnecessary hospital admissions in the last months of patients' lives. It's a hugely innovative service, and I'm proud to be part of it." Vicky Jones, Medical Director at North Middlesex University Hospital, said: "This is a hugely important project, which will make a real difference to people in our emergency department who are near the end of their life. Our teams will work closely with the Marie Curie team to ensure that patients and their families can receive compassionate care and support in a setting that is right for them." To find out more about Marie Curie and the services the charity provides, visit: mariecurie.org.uk.

Grandflame Ltd
Aug 3rd, 2026
Baking a difference: Morrisons launches limited edition 'COB for Care' to urge support for Marie Curie.

Baking a difference: Morrisons launches limited edition 'COB for Care' to urge support for Marie Curie. * A Morrisons bakery staple, the Coburg Cob, has been rebranded to raise money for the UK's leading end of life charity * Handcrafted by Morrisons Market Street bakers at dawn, the 'Cobs for Care' honour Marie Curie nursing teams who work around the clock caring for people at end of life * It marks the launch of the 'Every Pack Gives Back' fundraising event, with donations made to Marie Curie for every promotional product purchased instore or online * The funds raised are more vital than ever, with someone dying without the end of life care they need every three minutes Morrisons has rebranded one of its famous loaves for the month of August to raise vital funds for the UK's leading end of life charity Marie Curie, renaming its handcrafted Coburg Cob the 'Cob for Care'. Baked fresh daily, the cobs are identifiable by their new bright yellow stickers - a nod to the charity's iconic daffodil emblem. With 25p from every sale donated to the end of life charity, they form part of the Every Pack Gives Back fundraising event. Every day, Morrisons Market Street Bakers up and down the country handcraft more than fifty thousand cobs, making them one of the supermarket's best-loved bakery products. They are made in-store at dawn, when many Marie Curie Nurses and Healthcare Assistants have already been working through the night caring for people at the end of life and their families. The cobs are designed to honour that dedication, and to help raise vital funds to ensure that more people get the care and support they need at the end of life, when and where they need it most - because every three minutes in the UK, someone dies without the care they need[1]. The official partnership between Morrisons and Marie Curie recently celebrated a significant milestone, having successfully raised £7 million. The limited edition 'Cob for Care' forms part of the supermarket's commitment to raising £15 million for the end of life charity by October 2027. Throughout August, hundreds of Every Pack Gives Backpromotional products including Warburtons Crumpet Thins (8 pack), Lenor Scent Booster Spring Awakening 735g and Soreen Malt Loaf 250g will appear on Morrisons shelves and online, making it easy for customers to support the campaign with their weekly shop. Every Pack Gives Back is part of the Paint It Yellow campaign - a colleague and volunteer-led fundraising drive bringing together in-store events and volunteer collections to support communities nationwide. These include a national store relay that will see stores and sites 'pass the baton' as they fundraise across the UK throughout August. The More Card app will also turn yellow for August - with a reminder that customers can donate their More Card Points to Marie Curie in multiples of 1,000 (£1 value) through the More Card App or Morrisons More Card website. Each donation is converted into a monetary value and transferred to Marie Curie on behalf of the customer. Customers can also enter a competition to win 1 Million More Points (worth £1000) by activating the Marie Curie offer in their More App and simply buying any Every Pack Gives Back product. David Scott, Corporate Affairs Director at Morrisons, said: "Marie Curie's dedication to people and communities up and down the UK could not be more important, so we are urging customers to pick up a special 'Cob for Care' and show their support for end of life care. Throughout August, customers can help raise all-important funds for Marie Curie by buying a product in our promotional Every Pack Gives Back range - where a percentage of the sale price is donated to the charity..." Emma-May Ward, Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Specialist, said: "Every day, I meet patients and families whose stories stay with me long after my shift ends. Every person deserves dignity, support and compassion at the end of their life. As a charity, we depend on the generosity of the public to fund the expert care we provide day and night for people who need us most. The Every Pack Gives Back initiative helps to raise vital funds so we can reach more patients and families when and where care is needed." Carleton Rutter from Solihull, said: 'The way the Marie Curie team cared for Dad was incredible! It was like a real sense of: 'wow, Grocery Trader has got a break when they come in'. And when they were in the house, there was nothing you couldn't ask them. And they were always really happy as well. It was like an amazing mix of compassion, humour, and empathy. "They were like angels. The way they handled Dad was amazing to see...the confidence, the experience and training which they had, to deal with a man like my dad, because even though he had lost a lot of weight, my dad was still a big guy. They were also always consistent and could be counted on - when they said they would be there, they would. And because it was always the same nurses and healthcare assistants that came, they got to know Dad really well. They were incredible with him. And it was just what we all needed" Morrisons Every Pack Gives Back fundraising event is live instore and online throughout August, with proceeds from selected products donated to Marie Curie. For more information and to watch the film, visit mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/corporate-partners/morrisons. [1] Source: DueCare project: Defining and Estimating Unmet Palliative Care Need in the UK, 2026

Solihull Observer
Jul 30th, 2026
Volunteers needed for end of life support.

Volunteers needed for end of life support. A CHARITY is looking for volunteers to support patients during their final days. Marie Curie is calling on kind-hearted residents to join them as Companion Volunteers following the expansion of the service in partnership with Birmingham City Council and University Hospitals Birmingham. The service will be available at Heartlands Hospital from September and builds on the implementation of the service at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Good Hope Hospital. The service will see a dedicated team of volunteers providing support and a reassuring presence to patients at the end of life. Since November 2025, the service has supported more than 80 patients and 60 families, with the help of 10 dedicated Companion volunteers. Marie Curie Companions provide emotional and practical support for patients approaching the last days of life, as well as signposting to bereavement and end of life support services. Volunteers will also offer companionship to those who may not receive visitors and respite for families who need time away from the bedside. Oyelami Blessing, from Coventry, is a Marie Curie Companion volunteer at Good Hope Hospital. The 32-year-old said: "I wanted to volunteer because of my personal experience with grief. I lost my mum when I was 12 and two years later I lost my grandmother to blood cancer. "During my grandmother's final days, I spent a lot of time sitting with her. Looking back, I realise that although I couldn't take away her pain, my presence meant she wasn't alone. That experience has stayed with me ever since. "When I discovered Marie Curie's End of Life Companion role, I knew it was something I wanted to do. "It felt like an opportunity to offer someone else the same comfort and companionship that meant so much to my family. As someone who hopes to become a counselling psychologist, volunteering with Marie Curie has reinforced how powerful simply listening, showing compassion and being present for another person can be" Volunteers are asked to provide support for roughly three hours per week with comprehensive training and support given to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality support with confidence. Coreen Astle, acting associate director of Strategic Partnership and Services in the Midlands at Marie Curie, said: "We're really delighted to launch our Companions service at Heartlands Hospital. "Not only is the service a great comfort to the patient, but also to families who can arrange for a Companion to visit their loved one at a time when, for whatever reason, they cannot be there themselves. Heartlands Hospital serves a diverse community with a range of socioeconomic challenges, so there's a real opportunity for this service to positively impact the lives of people at the end of life, and their loved ones. "If you live in Birmingham or the surrounding areas and are able to spare a few hours per week to help people going through the toughest of time - we'd love to hear from you." Marie Curie supports people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer's (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's, and advanced cancer. The charity provides care and support in people's homes, in its hospices and over the phone via its free Information and Support helpline which is there for anyone who is affected by dying, death and bereavement. For more about volunteering as a Marie Curie Hospital Companion, contact [email protected] or call 07385 389310.

Telegraph & Argus
Jun 15th, 2026
Bradford care team recognised in national NHS awards.

Bradford care team recognised in national NHS awards. Marie Curie REACT win NHS Excellence Working in Partnership award (Image: Supplied) A CARE team delivering urgent palliative support has been recognised in a national NHS awards scheme. The Marie Curie Responsive Emergency Assessment and Community Team (REACT), based in Bradford, was named one of the national winners at the first-ever NHS Excellence Awards, held as part of NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester, which celebrated some of the most innovative and impactful healthcare initiatives from across England. REACT received the Working in Partnership award for its collaborative work with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in delivering urgent palliative and end-of-life care in the community. Dr Sarah Holmes, chief medical officer at Marie Curie, said: "Clayton Pc has been working with Bradford Teaching Hospitals on the REACT service for four years now, and I am over the moon to see its partnership receive national recognition at the NHS Excellence awards. "Currently, almost 1 in 3 people die without the care they need and one of the reasons REACT was developed was in recognition of the unmet palliative care needs across Bradford. "This award is a fantastic achievement and is a true testament to the incredible work of the Marie Curie team who deliver this service in the local community every day. "A big congratulations to REACT and everyone involved in this partnership." Operating in both the emergency department at Bradford Royal Infirmary and in the surrounding community, REACT identifies patients in need of end-of-life care earlier and provides specialist palliative assessments to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Since launching in November 2022, the service has reduced average hospital bed days from 38 to 17 in a patient's final year of life, saving more than 20,000 bed days to date. More information about the REACT service and other Marie Curie support in Yorkshire is available HERE. Dr Clare Rayment, consultant in palliative medicine in Bradford, said: "Clayton Pc is incredibly proud of the partnership and the important work REACT do in the Emergency Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary. "Clayton Pc know that the majority of patients, at the end of their lives, would prefer to be cared for at home, rather than in hospital. "REACT makes their wishes possible as the 'virtual ward' enables people to return home with care being provided by Marie Curie. "This has halved the number of days patients spend in hospital in the last year of their life." Marie Curie supports people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer's (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's, and advanced cancer. More Stories

Telegraph & Argus
Jun 4th, 2026
Marie Curie to open first-ever retail superstore in Bradford.

Marie Curie to open first-ever retail superstore in Bradford. Marie Curie is set to open its first retail superstore at Enterprise 5 Retail Park (pictured) (Image: Newsquest) A CHARITY is set to open its first-ever superstore tomorrow and it will be in Bradford. Marie Curie supports people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer's (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's, and advanced cancer. The charity will now open a superstore. Where will it be and when does it open? It is located in the Enterprise 5 Retail Park, next to the newly-opened Food Warehouse. It will open to the public from 10am on Friday. What will be sold at the store? At almost 6,000 square feet, it is the charity's largest store to date, stocking a range of bought in and donated goods including gardening equipment, stationary, gifting and home furnishings. Customers can expect donated goods priced at £5 or less, a selection of new products and a large donation hub accepting pre-loved goods like clothing, accessories, and homeware. Why the store is opening? The superstore is an important milestone for Marie Curie and follows findings from a recent study by the charity which shows the growing scale of the end of life care crisis. Across the UK, almost one in three people at end of life never receive the care they need. For those living in disadvantaged communities, the gap is even wider. The charity wants to change this. All profits made in store will help Marie Curie Nurses and healthcare professionals to continue to provide expert care and support for people at the end of life, and their loved ones. They will also help to fund the charity's free national Support Line and webchat. The Support Line offers practical and emotional on everything from managing symptoms and navigating care to financial support, including how to get help with bills and bereavement support. Call for 'good quality donations' Simon Meek, Marie Curie Retail Business Development Manager, said: "Clayton Pc is very excited to be opening its first ever retail superstore and Clayton Pc is looking forward to welcoming the wonderful people of Bradford in the coming days, weeks and months. "All of its shops rely on generous donations from the public, and Clayton Pc will be extremely grateful to receive good quality donations from the local community and surrounding areas. "This new store represents a brand-new concept for Marie Curie and one we hope to replicate in other parts of the country in the future." Morrisons offer. To celebrate the opening, Morrisons, which has a national partnership with the charity, is offering Marie Curie customers the chance to pick up a voucher, saving £2.50 off any £5 spend from June 5 to 14. What Marie curiedoes in Bradford. Read More: In Bradford, the charity provides expert care and support to people in the community, at its hospice on Maudsley street and over the phone via its free Information & Support helpline which is there for anyone who is affected by dying, death and bereavement. In addition, the Marie Curie Responsive Emergency Assessment and Community team (REACT) work closely with the Bradford Royal Infirmary in the heart of the community to help people at the end of life avoid being admitted into hospital unnecessarily.