Senior Administrative Officer

The Commonwealth; England; On-site; GBP 39,292 - 48,023; Full time

Job summary

A civic and social organization in the UK seeks a Senior Administrative Officer responsible for supporting the Secretary-General. You will manage diaries, draft correspondence, and liaise with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a degree in business administration or social sciences and at least five years of administrative experience. This full-time role offers a salary of £43,658 per annum plus benefits, located in London SW1.

Qualifications

• At least five years of demonstrated administrative experience.
• Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country with the right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Secretary-General’s diary.
• Drafting and producing correspondence.
• Liaising with internal and external parties at all levels.
• Supporting the Secretary-General in official meetings.

Skills

Administrative experience

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business administration or social sciences

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer

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Base pay range

£43,658 p/a + benefits

London SW1, Pall Mall

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Administrative Assistant to be based within the Office of the Secretary-General. The successful candidate will support the Office Manager and provide corporate support, office-based activities and operational administrative service in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, interfacing with the Office Manager and the Commonwealth organisations on a wide range of issues.

Duties include:

• Managing the Secretary-General’s diary.
• Drafting and producing correspondence.
• Liaising with internal and external parties at all levels.
• Supporting the Secretary-General in official meetings.
• Supporting the Secretary-General in matters relating to travel, financial procedures, and project work.

Qualifications:

• Degree in business administration, social sciences, or equivalent.
• At least five years of demonstrated administrative experience.
• Experience in undertaking research and presentations.
• Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country with the right to live and work in the UK.

To apply, please submit a CV and a Covering Letter that addresses the key criteria and provides clear examples.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Other

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations

Closing date: Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 17:00 GMT