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ClientEarth • London

PA to the CEO and Board (0850)

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  £42,880

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top 3 scores:
93%

Mission

84%

Location flexibility

83%

Hours flexibility

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Job Description

Are you passionate about putting your administration and organisational skills to use to support people in their professional development and make a difference for the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our PA to the CEO and board. This excellent opportunity places you at the heart of our mission, equipping our global team with the information and skills they need to thrive while contributing to positive environmental change.

ClientEarth is seeking a proactive and highly organized Personal Assistant (PA) to provide essential administrative and organizational support to the CEO and Trustees. As the first point of contact for the CEO and Board, you will be instrumental in ensuring seamless communication and efficient management of their schedules.

Working closely with the CEO, Trustees, and the wider Executive Team, you will be part of a collaborative support team that contributes directly to the effectiveness and success of ClientEarth's senior leadership.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Gabby Hood, our Chief of Staff, who joined ClientEarth in 2021. Prior to joining ClientEarth, Gabby has worked in non profits for fifteen years, latterly as a Special Assistant and fundraiser. As Chief of Staff, Gabby works with ClientEarth's global board, global leadership team and manages our PA team. She ensures the smooth running of the CEO office and supports the delivery of our global strategy.

Main Duties

  • Provide a wide range of high-quality and essential administration and organisational support to the CEO and Board
  • Proactively manage complex diaries, ensuring the effective prioritisation and scheduling of meetings, events and activities
  • Where necessary, act as a point of contact for CEO communications, using own judgement to determine action

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

  • Experience of being a PA to a member of C Suite staff, with a focus on diary management
  • Experience of effectively managing competing complex tasks by prioritising and being proactive in developing new ideas and ways of working
  • Substantial experience of setting up, managing, and improving effective administrative processes, systems, and procedures

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment. The post holder will be working closely within the CEO, the post requires 60% in-person attendance in our London office. See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work within the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Are you passionate about putting your administration and organisational skills to use to support people in their professional development and make a difference for the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our PA to the CEO and board. This excellent opportunity places you at the heart of our mission, equipping our global team with the information and skills they need to thrive while contributing to positive environmental change.

ClientEarth is seeking a proactive and highly organized Personal Assistant (PA) to provide essential administrative and organizational support to the CEO and Trustees. As the first point of contact for the CEO and Board, you will be instrumental in ensuring seamless communication and efficient management of their schedules.

Working closely with the CEO, Trustees, and the wider Executive Team, you will be part of a collaborative support team that contributes directly to the effectiveness and success of ClientEarth's senior leadership.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Gabby Hood, our Chief of Staff, who joined ClientEarth in 2021. Prior to joining ClientEarth, Gabby has worked in non profits for fifteen years, latterly as a Special Assistant and fundraiser. As Chief of Staff, Gabby works with ClientEarth's global board, global leadership team and manages our PA team. She ensures the smooth running of the CEO office and supports the delivery of our global strategy.

Main Duties

  • Provide a wide range of high-quality and essential administration and organisational support to the CEO and Board
  • Proactively manage complex diaries, ensuring the effective prioritisation and scheduling of meetings, events and activities
  • Where necessary, act as a point of contact for CEO communications, using own judgement to determine action

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

  • Experience of being a PA to a member of C Suite staff, with a focus on diary management
  • Experience of effectively managing competing complex tasks by prioritising and being proactive in developing new ideas and ways of working
  • Substantial experience of setting up, managing, and improving effective administrative processes, systems, and procedures

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment. The post holder will be working closely within the CEO, the post requires 60% in-person attendance in our London office. See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work within the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Company benefits

20-26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – see website for more details
Company shutdown periods – winter shutdown
Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Compassionate leave
Cycle to work scheme
Buy or sell annual leave – up to 5 additional days
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
In office massages
In office yoga classes
Faith rooms
Salary sacrifice
Annual pay rises
L&D budget
Work from home budget
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Dog friendly office

We asked employees of ClientEarth what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
84%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
83%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
70%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
72%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
81%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
80%
Employees feel that they can mostly manage how they get their own work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
55%
Employees feel like the diversity is ok and there are some efforts to improve
Inclusion
63%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
72%
Employees enjoy the working environment
Mission
93%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
68%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at ClientEarth

Company employees

300

Gender diversity (male:female)

30:70

Currently Hiring Countries

Belgium

Japan

United Kingdom

Office Locations

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