Current opportunities:

Executive Assistant to the Secretary General

Summary of Role:

Governance at the Foundation is multifaceted; as well as having a Board of Trustees which sets the overall direction of the organisation, we also invite key stakeholder representatives to convene on an annual basis
(International Council) to help provide the Trustees with an informed view of the Award’s reach globally. The role incumbent works with the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team to support all aspects of the charity’s governance, as well as strategic planning and leadership. When necessary, the role also assists individual members of the International Board of Trustees, including liaison with the Royal Households in respect of details and arrangements for visits, governance meetings and events.

The Foundation looks to make the best use of the skills and attributes of its staff and to help colleagues develop professionally and personally during their employment. The role may be invited to work on projects that cut across individual departments, in addition to their daily duties.

Please read the full role specification here.

To apply, email your application (cover letter and CV) and any accessibility requirements to [email protected].

Closes: 5 p.m. on 10 May 2024.

Who we are?

We at The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation are the engine that drives and supports the Award’s growth, access, and impact across the globe.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and to be an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of our work both inside and outside of the office.

We recruit, develop and value people without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Recruitment: Why choose us?

Talk to any member of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and they’ll tell you what a rewarding place it is to work.

From the way we value our people, to the work we do, the Foundation brings together multiple perspectives and world views to form our unique organisation culture.

We believe that today’s young people are our most important global resource – and that championing and challenging them should be a top priority. Everyone at the Foundation is dedicated to working towards our global long-term ambition – that every eligible young person will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.

Please note we do not use AI in any part of our recruitment.

Our community

We’re a truly global family. Our colleagues can be found all over the world; yet with the help of technology, mutual collaboration, trust and support, it often feels as though we’re working side by side.

Although we believe that you don’t have to travel the world to create a global mind set, working with the Foundation can sometimes also involve international travel.

Your role here

We’re a hard-working, but sociable and friendly office group, who spend time together both in and out of the workplace.

We recognise and appreciate that our staff are made up of a vibrant and motivated mix of individuals. To reflect this, we aim to create an environment focused around experiences that work for everyone. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognise and celebrate that every individual is different and should feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work.

Whatever your skills, experience and ambition, you can benefit from our learning and development opportunities and coaching. We try to push our employees as best we can and our internal development programmes give you the chance to grow professionally in a supportive working environment.

We never forget the importance of health and wellbeing. It’s part of our culture, and we’re tirelessly committed to creating a beneficial working environment for all of our ambitious and dedicated staff. Our broad range of world-class benefits ensure you receive rewards that go beyond your base salary. We strive to be a competitive employer in every location we are staffed and our flexible benefit packages reflect this. In addition to country-specific perks, we also have universal offerings, including a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.