Senior Executive Assistant - CEO Office

Meliore Foundation; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative non-profit organization is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This role involves coordinating operational activities, managing the CEO’s schedule, and engaging with stakeholders. You'll thrive in a remote-first environment with passionate professionals focused on climate change advocacy. If you possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to impactful work, this opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives while growing your career within an international network.

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Opportunities for global connection

Collaboration with diverse professionals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive support with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional planning and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational activities for the CEO’s portfolio and manage priorities.
• Support the CEO with research, content development, and meeting preparations.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Zoom

Proficiency in Slack

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Job description

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Department: Operations & Network Support

Location: Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain or the UK

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Description

We're seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO Office of the Meliore Foundation, working closely with the Chief of Staff. If you are passionate about enabling senior leadership in a dynamic environment and have strong organizational skills, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational activities for the CEO’s portfolio, maintaining systems and processes to manage priorities and workload, including action point tracking.
• Support the CEO and Chief of Staff with research, content development, stakeholder outreach, and meeting preparations.
• Engage with staff and partners to track priorities, incorporating them into strategic plans.
• Manage the CEO Office’s email inboxes, prioritize messages, and draft responses as needed.
• Plan and advise on the CEO’s schedule, including international travel arrangements and logistics.

Communication and Collaboration

• Facilitate information flow across senior leadership and manage knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with the Governance team on Board requests and support engagement with other programs.

Funder and Program Engagement

• Assist with strategic partner engagement and logistics related to funders.
• Support program management and internal communications for Meliore initiatives.

Administrative Support

• Manage the CEO’s administration, including travel, expenses, and project support for events and working groups.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the mission of the Meliore Foundation and climate change advocacy.
• Proven experience in a similar executive support role, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional planning, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and proficiency with tools like Zoom, Slack, and Google Workspace.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• High-quality writing skills and discretion with sensitive information.

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment within an international network focused on climate issues.
• Collaboration with diverse, passionate professionals.
• Opportunities for global connection and growth.
• Full-time, 12-month contract with potential renewal.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Administrative
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations