London SE1
Salary £35,844 per annum plus excellent benefits
IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.
In this exciting and unique role you will be the Executive Assistant to IPPF’s Director General acting as a senior level personal assistant and providing administrative support to the Office of the Director-General. You will be the first point of contact for matters concerning the Director General (DG), co-ordinate the DG’s diary, oversee administration support including two annual Governing Council meetings and oversee complex international travel arrangements for the DG and Honorary Officers.
You will have advanced experience working within administration/secretarial/PA work. Your communication and interpersonal skills will be excellent as you will interact with employees and senior volunteers across IPPF. You will be highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines with attention to detail. Your level of English will be good as you will be required to draft correspondence and reports. You will be a good team player but also able to take the initiative and work independently. You will have excellent IT skills including advanced skills in Microsoft Office and be able to work with our internal IT packages. Sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. Some international travel may be required for this role.
CVs will not be accepted. For further information and an application form, please download the documents below or contact Human Resources Department, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: +44 (0) 20 7939 8299 or email [email protected] Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Closing date: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Interviews: Thursday 24th October 2019
Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.
