Project Assistant

Reports To:

Programme Director

Location:

London- remote

Contract Type:

Full-time, One year contract

Salary Range:

up to £35,000 (Gross)

Role Overview

The Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Programme Director in delivering the  G20&G7 Health and Development Partnership initiative strategic objectives across logistical, administrative, research and communications tasks.  This role will require some travel.

Key Responsibilities

Project management

• Support the Programme Manager and Executive Director in executing the Company’s strategic objectives in relation to the G20&G7 Health and Development Partnership.
• Provide support and research in key policy areas and prepare reports relating to relevant policy matters.
• Provide support services in relation to stakeholder outreach activities.
• Draft letters, agendas, memo’s and other documents as directed.
• Support the team in maintaining project activity pipelines.
• Attend meetings (in-person and virtual) and take minutes, record action points and agreed follow up activities.
• Provide support in the preparation and execution of strategic events, delegations and stakeholder attendance at relevant events.
• Independently maintain a good understanding of policy areas relative to the work of the partnership.
• Maintain an exemplary approach to accuracy and presentation in all areas of work.
• Provide administrative support and logistical assistance relevant to the events (particularly for the H20 Summit in September).

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Have excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and accomplish tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Have an emerging understanding of project management skills and protocols including effective task management and prioritisation.
• Have experience providing administrative support and be able to effectively manage calendars across different timezones.
• Be aware of their interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information.

Desirables Skills

• Have an understanding of the G20&G7 Health and Development Partnership’s work and strong commitment toward global health, development issues, gender equality, climate change mitigation and the Sustainable Development Goals in general.
• Be a team player with the ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds.

About the company

Further information on Sovereign Sustainability and Development Ltd’s work can be found on our website: https://g20healthpartnership.com/  

How to apply

A cover letter stating your interest in this role and a CV should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 30th June 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Sovereign Sustainability and Development Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 

Sovereign Sustainability and Development Ltd operates as the Secretariat for the G20&G7 Health and Development Partnership and is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organisation.