Join the staff—Executive Assistant to the Executive Director (maternity cover)

Salary: Competitive, plus generous benefits
Location: Canary Wharf, London (E14); all staff are currently hybrid working
Duration: Fixed term to provide maternity cover (12 to 13 months)
Hours: 35 per week
Reports to: Trustee Relationship Manager

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide executive support to the Executive Director. This position would appeal to someone who is resourceful with excellent organisation and time management skills.

This job description outlines the specific role responsibilities and the skills and attributes we are looking for.

Candidates who wish to be considered for this role must have:

• previous experience in an Executive Assistant or policy support position, ideally working with senior representatives within government, regulation or the financial sector;
• previous experience in co-ordinating complex travel and meeting arrangements across time zones;
• previous exposure to confidential and politically sensitive issues, and the ability to handle them sensitively and discreetly;
• have good written and spoken English communications skills and be able to relay information accurately; and
• be proficient in MS Office Suite.

To apply

Please send a detailed CV and covering letter outlining your salary expectations and why you meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@ifrs.org. Please put the relevant job title in the subject line of your email.

Closing date: 16 September 2022

Due to the number of responses we receive, we are unable to respond individually to each application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.