Administrative Assistant to Chief Development & Communications Officer

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Administrative Assistant - Remote in the UK

10-month Fixed Term Position for Maternity Coverage

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes

Are you an organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Are you excited by the opportunity to support senior executives who are driving global change through literacy and gender equality?

At Room to Read, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and grow. We're looking for a dynamic Administrative Assistant to support our Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO) and Vice President of Global Business Operations. In this high-impact, fixed-term role, you'll serve as the engine behind our executive leadership-keeping schedules on track, preparing key board and donor materials, and helping global communications flow seamlessly across time zones.

This isn't just another admin job. You'll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven global team working toward a more educated and equitable world. You'll support internal communication, donor engagement, and strategic planning efforts- building relationships and amplifying our mission every day.

What You'll Do

Executive Support & Operations

• Manage calendars, travel, expenses, meetings, and high-level logistics for the CDCO and VP

• Prepare materials for global board meetings and team-wide communications

• Support planning, budget tracking, and timekeeping across the Development and Communications team

• Facilitate global team meetings, coordinate leadership schedules, and onboard new hires

Communications & Engagement

• Draft internal newsletters, team updates, and personalized messages from leadership

• Coordinate acknowledgments, donor letters, social media posts, and stewardship content

• Help prepare the CDCO for donor meetings and conferences

• Ensure timely follow-up, professional correspondence, and smooth virtual events

Be a Culture Carrier

• Keep our international team connected and informed

• Champion efficiency, empathy, and excellence in every task

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented organizer and communicator with a knack for anticipating needs

• A calm multitasker who keeps things running smoothly in a dynamic environment

• A proactive problem solver with at least 3 years of experience supporting senior leaders

• Skilled in Microsoft Office and cloud tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint), with strong writing skills

• Experienced in managing travel, schedules, reports, and internal/external communications

• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones with discretion and professionalism

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience supporting donor engagement or communications in a nonprofit context

• Familiarity with Salesforce NPSP or CRM platforms

• Confidence drafting social media content and speaking in a leader's voice

Why Join Room to Read?

At Room to Read, you'll do meaningful work every day-helping global leaders stay focused on what matters most: delivering better outcomes for millions of children around the world. You'll be part of a warm, inclusive team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

We Offer:

Compensation : The salary for this role is GBP 34,900 .

Ready to help create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality?
Apply now and be part of a movement that's changing lives through education.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
• The well-being of the child is Room to Read's first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor's rights and dignity at the forefront.
• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

About Room to Read:

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow - creating lasting change . Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children's libraries filled with diverse children's books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

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