General Counsel Co-ordinator

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

Plan International is looking for a co-ordinator to support our General Counsel for 6 months.

This post provides executive support, planning, administration and coordination for the General Counsel and, where capacity permits, her Direct Reports and the wider Governance, Legal, Assurance & Risk Group. The role also assists, where required, with the planning, logistics, and event-management for in-person meetings, both within and outside of the United Kingdom.

As the GC Co-ordinator, you will work very closely with General Counsel and also engage with the Leadership Team and the whole Governance, Legal, Assurance & Risk Group. You will be part of the Global Hub, reporting to General Counsel and will plan, co-ordinate and manage her calendar, develop agendas and materials for key meetings, assist with financial administration, and provide broad administrative support.

The Individual

We are looking for someone who is good with people, a great team player, excellent communicator, and who is pro-active with strong administrative and organisational skills.

You will need an understanding and appreciation of the importance of the work carried out by the Governance, Legal, Assurance and Risk Group, as well as: experience providing effective personal support to multiple senior people in multiple time zones, whilst delivering on other priorities in a fast-paced environment; high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and online collaboration tools; and preferably you will also have experience of working with board members, senior executives and legal/company secretariat teams.

You will also have excellent attention to detail, be able to work independently to a high standard, be a fast learner, calm and resourceful under pressure, and be diplomatic and discrete.

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Location:

This role will be based in the UK and will primarily work from home, with travel to Plan’s office in Woking, UK, being required once a week, usually on a Tuesday, but sometimes other days. You must have the pre-existing right to live and work in the UK.

Salary:

Plan International offers a competitive package in the context of the sector with an option of flexible working hours. We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here.

Type of Position:

6-month fixed term to start in January 2025. It is possible but not guaranteed that the role may continue beyond 6 months.

Closing date:

Monday 6th January 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.