Executive Assistant to ID Director

This role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days. About us Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. We\’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don\’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we\’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too. Learn about our vision, mission and values About the role The role leads the effective running and supporting of the Director and Senior Leadership Team for Christian Aid\’s International Department. This role supports the leadership of the vital international programmes department. This entails working with a wide range of groups and a wide matrix of internal and external relationships, acting independently to ensure outstanding management of these relationships with or without the direct involvement of the Senior Management Team. About you Are you an exceptionally organized, detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting high-level executives? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks with precision and grace? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our dynamic team as an Executive Assistant to our International Director. In this pivotal role, you\’ll be the right hand to the Director, providing seamless administrative support and contributing to the success of our impactful programs. We are looking for someone that keeps calm under pressure and is able to manage assignments with sound judgement and with multitasking capabilities. Flexibility to work unsocial hours, including evenings as needed is required. This is a fast-paced environment but working within the team and as part of it is very rewarding Further information At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams. We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian – Exempted under the Equality Act 2010). All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants\’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.