Temporary Executive Assistant

• Support a senior executive at a globally recognised philanthropy.
• Join a mission-driven organization making measurable global impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected organization within the philanthropy and social impact sector, dedicated to advancing initiatives that address complex global challenges. With a collaborative and mission-driven culture, the organization values operational excellence, innovation, and a commitment to creating meaningful change.

Job Description

• Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, prioritizing requests and ensuring efficient use of the executive's time.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements through Concur.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, presentations, and follow-up actions.
• Manage expense reports and administrative documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support special projects and initiatives as directed by the Chief People Officer.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist with operational, finance-related, or foundation-related administrative tasks as needed.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

A successful Temporary Executive Assistant should have:

• Proven experience supporting a C-suite executive, ideally a Chief People Officer or senior HR leader.
• Exceptional calendar management and scheduling expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage competing priorities and act as an effective gatekeeper.
• Required: Hands-on experience booking and managing travel through Concur.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce is preferred.
• Exposure to foundations, operations, finance, or related environments is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to support a key executive within a highly respected mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Hybrid working model (Monday to Thursday in office, Friday work from home).
• Meaningful work that contributes to global social impact initiatives.
• Exposure to executive-level decision making and organizational strategy.
• Long-term contract assignment with a well-established organization.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact

Kathryn Mettler

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