Executive Assistant to CEO At a pivotal moment in United World Schools’ history, join us as we take our growth to the next level. Led by our new global CEO, Dhivya O’Connor, we are developing our bold 2030 strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help to make it possible. We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Executive office and UWS UK Board of Trustees. Expand About us United World Schools (UWS) is an international NGO focused on providing sustainable, quality and inclusive education. Its mission is to transform, through education, life opportunities for children living in remote and marginalised communities. Since 2008, UWS has worked with over 250 communities in Cambodia, Madagascar, Myanmar and Nepal to provide almost 50,000 out-of-school children with access to free primary education. In the years ahead, the organisation is focused on scaling in order to reach over 250,000 children. Job Title Executive Assistant to CEO Location UWS offices in Vauxhall, London (flexible working with 2-3 days in London office as required) Job Type Full time role, permanent Package £36k - £40k dependent on skills and experience, plus 4% pension contribution. (For exceptional candidates, there is flexibility) United World Schools is an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes diversity. We strongly encourage applications from within Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and under-represented groups. Role Description At a pivotal moment in United World Schools’ history, join us as we take our growth to the next level. Led by our new global CEO, Dhivya O’Connor, we are developing our bold 2030 strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help to make it possible. We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Executive office and UWS UK Board of Trustees. Acting as a first point of contact for the CEO, the postholder will oversee aspects such as diary management, scheduling and organising travel, external correspondence, and administration. The post holder will also provide administrative support to the Global Leadership Team (GLT), Board of Trustees, and Sub Committees as necessary, attending meetings and taking minutes. This will include working on developmental projects for the CEO/GLT in line with UWS’s strategic objectives, and include liaising with staff and volunteers across the organisation to progress agreed activities. This is much more than a traditional Executive Assistant role and would suit a proactive individual with strong communication skills, an eye for detail, who is passionate about working for an ambitious and fast-growing international non-profit organisation. Download the job pack How to apply To apply for this position, please send a CV (max 2 pages) and a covering letter to [email protected], outlining your suitability for the role, referencing the Person Specification. Closing date: Monday 29th November, 9am (UK time) First stage interviews will take place w/c 6th December 2021. This will involve a competency based panel interview and assessment. Final stage interviews with the Chief Executive Officer will take place on the 13th and 14th December. Please outline your availability to interview on your Covering Letter. Due to the urgency of the role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To avoid disappointment, apply as soon as possible. Queries For any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]