We are looking for a motivated Administrative Officer to provide the quality support and attention to detail that keeps our programmes running smoothly. You will be joining a passionate team dedicated to helping children all over the world develop their critical thinking and learn about global current affairs. We are a small but growing team of 17, and in this role, you will work across every part of the charity, seeing our impact in action and ensuring our daily operations are handled with total consistency.
We want a positive and supportive self-starter who takes genuine pride in their work being done well. You will be someone proactive who anticipates the team’s needs and is always looking for ways to make our systems and processes more efficient. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn and grow with us; you will gain a unique, 360-degree insight into how a charity operates while benefiting from our position as an independent organisation supported by The Economist Group. You will experience both the charity and corporate sectors, building a professional network across the Group and developing a versatile, high-level skill set as you progress your career.
Reports to: Director of Operations and Finance
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm
Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) two days per week and remote working
Salary: £30,900 and generous benefits package
APPLICATION PROCESS
You can download the job description here.
To apply
- Please send a CV and cover letter of no more than two pages to Elsa, our Director of Operations and Finance [email protected] using the subject line ‘Your Name – Administrative Officer‘ and mention in your email where you first saw the ad
- Complete and return our equality and diversity monitoring form.
We value integrity in our application process. While AI can be a helpful resource, we are looking for evidence of your unique experience and enthusiasm. Applications that are overly generic or clearly AI-generated will not be shortlisted, as we prioritise authentic personal insight.
Applications close at 23:59 on Monday 25th May 2026. Interviews will take place on Thursday 4th June in-person at The Economist Group’s offices in London. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a task. Full details and instructions will be provided when the interview is confirmed.