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Personal AssistantUK Mission to the United Nations • Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Personal Assistant

UK Mission to the United Nations
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    Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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    Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Personal Assistant (CHEG)
Who are we?
The UK Mission to the United Nations (UN) & World Trade Organization (WTO) represents the interests and policies of the UK at international organisations in Geneva and is now recruiting for a shared Personal Assistant to the Economic & Global Health Ambassadors.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the UK’s international engagement, supporting two senior Ambassadors in a fast-paced and high-profile diplomatic environment, engaging with global partners including the United Nations, multilateral organisations, and government stakeholders.
The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work. We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness.
Main purpose of job:
As Personal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Economic and Global Health Ambassadors to deliver their representational and policy work, including public communications, and to provide wider administrative support for the Economic and Health teams where necessary.
This is a dynamic and varied role requiring excellent judgement, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Note: We only accept applications through our software. We do not accept Cvs. To apply please go to Personal Assistant (CHEG) - FCDO.
Personal Assistant (CHEG)
Roles and responsibilities:
Managing both Ambassadors’ schedules and providing logistical support, including organising meetings, travel and events;
Leading on the Ambassadors’ overseas visit programmes, collaborating with Desks and Posts across the FCDO network, and with relevant multilateral organisations (e.g. Global Fund, Gavi) to establish programmes and a communication strategy aligned with UK priorities;
Representing the offices of the Ambassadors and providing an effective channel of communication by engaging with senior stakeholders, Ministerial offices, UN and multilateral agencies, and government officials, conveying clear messages to and on behalf of the Ambassadors;
Commissioning and coordinating briefing in preparation for meetings with international stakeholders;
Supporting the management of the Ambassadors’ social media content, and occasionally providing support to the communications team when required;
Assisting with logistics and administrative support for the wider Economic and Health teams, where necessary;
Organising events, including official lunches and dinners, and incoming visits, welcoming visitors to the Mission, in coordination with the Visits & Events team;
Management and oversight of the Ambassadors’ budgets;
Managing information, including record keeping, file management, maintaining contact databases and updating planning documents;
Contributing as part of a wider team, including providing cover for senior members of the UK Mission such as the Permanent Representative to the UN and WTO.
Our Ideal Candidate shows:
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to the CEFR framework*, or equivalent;
Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in managing complex diaries with competing priorities, ideally supporting senior stakeholders;
Strong written communication skills, including drafting clear and concise correspondence or briefing material;
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels;
Flexible, resilient under pressure, with a proven track record of delivering results to a high standard, within tight deadlines;
Familiarity with working on social media platforms and experience in producing creative content;
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office Word, Outlook).
Nice to have:
Experience supporting senior leadership (e.g. in a Private Office or similar environment);
Working knowledge of French;
Experience working in/with government or international organisations;
Experience working in a multilateral environment.
Other benefits and conditions of employment
All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.
Applicants that have the right to live and work in Geneva and don’t require a visa sponsorship are: Nationals from United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA, along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican – these applicants are eligible to live and work in Switzerland as long as holding a full passport valid for at least 12 months.
All other applicants need to have permission to live and work in Switzerland.
Learning & Development: The UK Mission Geneva places a strong emphasis on learning and development, and provides for each individual officer to undertake tailored training relevant to their role and needs. In this role, you may particularly benefit from learning and development opportunities that support you in developing your skills in areas such as digital content and communications. The UK Mission also offers a generous annual allowance to invest in L&D to all staff. The calibre of colleagues and breadth of the mission means there is room for personal growth. You will also have the opportunity to understand and contribute to the corporate life of a busy diplomatic mission.
Additional information
Start date is an indicative target start date.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on 05 June 2026. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Interviews will be held remotely (via Microsoft Teams).
Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to support any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
Note: We only accept applications through our software. We do not accept Cvs. To apply please go to Personal Assistant (CHEG) - FCDO. jidae26074ws jit0522ws jiy26ws
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