CIFF operates a hybrid working policy across all locations, which means employees work some of the time in the office and some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.
The starting salary for this role is GBP 36,380 per annum.
Main purpose of the role
The Executive Assistant (EA), EME will provide comprehensive and proactive support to senior EME leadership, consisting of ongoing support to up to 3 Directors as well as back-up cover support to CIFF\u2019s Chief Impact Officer (CIO) as needed. This role will be responsible for diary management, travel planning, event management and also has the scope to take on more responsibility, including cover for the EA to CIO on such important cross-organisational duties as the Pipeline Committee actions and other executive support. The position requires excellent administrative and project managerial skills, and a high level of efficiency.
The EME team are very driven and ambitious, and this role will be a very important part of the EME support team which includes the EA to the CIO and one other EA to EME directors.
The position will be privy to confidential information that requires the highest level of confidentiality and judgment. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised professional with excellent communications skills, who wants to be part of an exciting, growing and mission driven organisation.
Role's Responsibilities
Requirements
Skills & Experience
Excellent proven administrative experience working to senior leadership, in a busy and complex environment; solid experience as a scheduler and organiser Excellent attention to detail and a proactive nature for managing competing deadlines Strong interpersonal skills: engages with others to get the best out of them; works well as part of a team Professional, sound independent judgment, strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to be flexible as priorities and needs change Experience of taking detailed actions or strong desire to learn Highest ethical standards, confidentiality and personal integrity Outstanding communications skills, both oral and written Ability to work unsupervised, a motivated self-starter, with strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills Ability to work well under pressure Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office, ability to learn new packages, when required Numerate, with a good understanding of basic budget processes Experience of working within the Not for Profit sector is desirableBenefits
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following:
Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Pension Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Health insurancePlease submit your application on or before 31 May 2023.