Demonstrable track record in providing executive support to a senior leader.
Proven experience managing complex and frequently changing diaries, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones, and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrable experience managing high-volume inboxes, exercising sound judgement to prioritise, redirect and respond appropriately to communications on behalf of senior leaders.
Extensive experience planning and coordinating complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including visas, accommodation, itineraries and logistics.
Experience in supporting meetings instigated by the CPO, including agenda preparation, coordination of papers, minute-taking and action tracking.
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft, edit and proofread a wide range of documents, presentations, reports and correspondence to a professional standard.
Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism and sound judgement.
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, senior leaders and external partners at all levels.
Proven ability to work independently, anticipate needs, identify potential issues and implement practical solutions in a proactive manner.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel, together with confidence working across a range of digital collaboration and business systems.
Comfortable learning and using organisational systems and technologies, including financial management, procurement, travel booking and workflow management platforms.
Strong digital confidence and a willingness to embrace new technologies, including an interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve productivity, efficiency and ways of working.
Desirable
Experience supporting a Chief People Officer, HR Director, or equivalent within a People or Human Resources function.
Experience working within a complex, global, matrixed or international organisation.
Familiarity with People (HR) practices, organisational development, employee engagement or culture-related activities.
Experience of working within a charity.
An interest in the work undertaken by Save the Children International.
Education and Qualifications – Essential
Educated to degree level and/or holds a relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
Education and Qualifications – Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to executive support, administration, business operations or governance.
Language Requirements
English (additional languages desirable)
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the country where the role is based, for the duration of employment.
Application deadline11 Nov 2026
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