PA to the Senior Leadership team ( Maternity Cover)

CompanyWorld Vision

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

PA to the Senior Leadership Team (Maternity Cover)

Salary: circa £30,874 per annum good range of benefits

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Full Time 36.5 Hours

Based: Milton Keynes – Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Annual Leave: 28 days and bank holidays

About The Role

World Vision UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Personal Assistant (PA) to the Senior Leadership Directors. This role is pivotal in supporting our Christian mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Directors, including managing schedules, organising meetings, and handling correspondence.
Liaison Duties: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Senior Directors, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
Organisational Tasks: Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials as required, ensuring all documents are accurate and delivered on time.
Event Coordination: Organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring all logistics are effectively managed. This includes all directorate wide meetings such as prayer meetings, team away days and social gatherings.
Project Management: Support the Senior Directors in various projects, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.
Managing Travel and External Engagements: Our Directors are externally facing approximately 30% of the time, your travel management skills are critical. This will include planning and booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries to ensure smooth and efficient travel experiences.

Cross Directorate Support: As a PA, you play a crucial role in supporting not just the Senior Directors, but the entire directorate.

Candidate Requirements

Proven Experience: A successful track record of supporting directors or chief executives, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently within an organisational framework.
Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
Motivation and Enthusiasm: A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work, with a passion for contributing to a mission-driven organisation.
Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Why Join World Vision UK?

Joining World Vision UK means becoming part of an energetic and flexible team committed to making a positive impact in the world. As a PA , you will also play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising and marketing efforts, helping to drive our mission forward. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication to humanitarian causes.

If you are looking to leverage your skills and experience in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can create a better future for children in need.

All applicants must be willing to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter (max 2 pages) stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description and why you are interested in this role.

Closing Date for applications: 6th February 2026

First stage interviews: W/C 9th February 2026 – In Person

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice (click here).

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only