Executive Assistant to Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Unicef; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating major events, and demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives within the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing high-level support.
• Experience in managing complex diaries and coordinating major meetings.
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer.
• Coordinate project initiatives to ensure seamless execution.
• Support multi-stakeholder programs and make decisions within agreed parameters.

Skills

High-level support provision

Complex diary management

Event and project coordination

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Prioritisation in dynamic environments

Job description

Executive Assistant to Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Apply by: 5pm, Thursday 22 January 2026

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This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as an Executive Assistant.

This role will provide support to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer. This includes a range of responsibilities, full administrative support, secretarial duties, and project coordination for crucial cross‑organisational initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and impactful outcomes.

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in providing high‑level support, adeptly managing complex diaries, and skillfully coordinating major meetings, events, and projects. The ideal candidate will have a track record of effectively supporting multi‑stakeholder programs, making decisions with agreed parameters, and demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills. Additionally, the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment and take proactive steps to address challenges is essential for success in this role.

Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process.

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Job Description – this includes the criteria for the role, which you will need to respond to as part of your application

Our Shared Commitment – our organisational values. Please demonstrate how you meet these in your application.

Benefits – UNICEF UK salaries and benefits are benchmarked against other organisations in the charity sector.