Executive Assistant, Global Director of Fundraising

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Global Director of Fundraising. The role involves managing schedules, organizing meetings, and ensuring effective communication and administrative support. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a background in administrative support, with a commitment to humanitarian work.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Global Director’s workload and diary management.
• Organize travel and logistical arrangements.
• Support meetings including preparing Board Packs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Client:

Human Appeal

Location:

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Executive Assistant, Global Director of Fundraising

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs, and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As the Executive Assistant, the successful candidate will provide executive-level administrative and organizational support to the Global Director of Fundraising. This includes managing the director’s diary, communications, travel and accommodation bookings, and organizing meetings, to ensure effective workload management and contribute to the organization’s success.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the Global Director of Fundraising’s workload, activities, and diary, managing priorities and avoiding clashes.
• Organize all travel, including accommodation and logistical arrangements within budget.
• Provide support for meetings, including preparing Board Packs and taking minutes.
• Support other Department Directors and Senior Management Team, prioritizing the Global Director of Fundraising.
• Support the Global Director’s complex workload through detailed diary management and strategic planning.
• Manage correspondence and enquiries, ensuring timely responses and dissemination of information.
• Handle expenses and financial guidelines.
• Manage conflicts and issues with integrity and timely reporting.
• Take minutes of meetings and maintain records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/ETC:

• Minimum five years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with tact and professionalism.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 12 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Human Appeal is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Why Human Appeal?

Our achievements include supporting vulnerable orphans, infrastructure projects in Pakistan, healthcare in Syria, water projects in Gaza, and rebuilding communities in Syria.