The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Transformation Officer and Transformation Delivery and IT Engagement OfficerinCentre -London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
To support the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and Transformation Delivery and Information Technology (TDIT) Department’s directors to develop and provide a proactive and comprehensive administration, information and support service including providing structure and organisation to the wider Transformation Delivery and IT Teams. This will include diary management, travel support, internal and external meeting coordination and general administration. For the wider teams this includes being a point of contact for general enquiries and providing guidance on correct practice and procedures.
In addition this role will play a key role in the team engagement initiatives, supporting the Engagement and Information Lead with the delivery of activities and associated materials that seek to ensure a positive employee experience for TDIT staff as well as engage the wider organisation with the aims and objectives of the department.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an international environment
- Experience of dealing with complex diary and international travel arrangements
- Strong planning/anticipation and organisational skills; experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong coordination and time management skills. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, juggle competing priorities successfully, and work effectively and calmly under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
- Sound knowledge of office practices, procedures and administrative systems including filing systems. Competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with the Directors and other colleagues as required
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; fluent in English
- A flexible and collaborative approach; ability to liaise with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
- Thorough and trustworthy, takes pride in delivering high quality work and gives a high level of attention to detail.
- Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.
We can offer circa £34,200 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.
This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.
Where we Work -Where We Work | Save the Children International
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.