Senior Administrative Officer

Commonwealth Secretariat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental office in London offers a position as a Senior Administrative Officer. The successful candidate will support the Secretary-General, managing correspondence, diary, and operational administrative services. Applicants should have a degree in business administration or social sciences and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. This role is pivotal in interfacing with various Commonwealth organisations and requires strong administrative skills. Only candidates who are Commonwealth citizens with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• At least five years of demonstrated administrative experience.
• Experience in undertaking research and presentations.
• Proficient in managing a busy diary and drafting correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Secretary-General’s diary and correspondence.
• Liaise with internal and external parties at all levels.
• Support travel, financial procedures, and project work for the Secretary-General.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Research and presentation skills

Education

Degree in business administration or social sciences

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer

£43,658 p/a + benefits

London SW1, Pall Mall

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

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, and supporting the Secretary-General in official meetings. The successful candidate will also be required to support the Secretary-General in matters relating to travel, financial procedures, and project work.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need a degree in business administration, social sciences, or equivalent. You will also need at least five years of demonstrated administrative experience, as well as experience in undertaking research and presentations. Please refer to the job description for full details.

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development.

If you feel that you are suitable for this role, please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter. Covering Letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the Job Description, giving clear examples.

To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country with the right to live and work in the UK.