Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer
About the role
About the Role Save the Children International is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer (CPO) to provide comprehensive executive, administrative, organisational and coordination support to the CPO and the People Department. This is a permanent, remote role with flexible working options, based in any approved Save the Children International office location within 3 hours of UTC (including Tanzania). Responsibilities Provide proactive executive support to the Chief People Officer and manage administrative and logistical requirements Manage the CPO’s complex diary, meetings, appointments, events, and related briefing materials Manage and monitor the CPO’s inbox, prioritizing, redirecting, escalating, and responding to communications as appropriate Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas, itineraries, and logistics Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism Anticipate requirements, priorities, risks, deadlines, and opportunities to support forward planning Prepare agendas, briefing packs, presentations, reports, and correspondence Track actions, decisions, and follow-up activities arising from meetings and stakeholder engagements Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Prepare and submit expense claims and review expenses requiring approval Process invoices and procurement-related transactions within delegated budgets Maintain departmental distribution lists, contact databases, records, and information management systems Coordinate People Leadership Team meetings, departmental forums, town halls, workshops, and other People function meetings Prepare meeting agendas, collate papers, distribute pre-reading materials, take notes, and track actions Support communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the People function Assist with newsletters, team updates, People announcements, organizational charts, and other departmental communications Support departmental recognition and appreciation activities Maintain awareness of People priorities, initiatives, and organizational developments Contribute to continuous improvement of departmental processes, administrative systems, and ways of working Build collaborative relationships with Executive Assistants and support staff across the organization Undertake officer-related duties for the SCA/SCI People Leads group Requirements Educated to degree level How to apply Attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close early. Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Apply online: https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/18043 About Save the Children International