PA to the Chief Standards Officer

4717524
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Personal Assistant / Executive Assistants
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    Competitive
  • Closing date

    5 Sep 2025

Personal Assistant to Chief Standards Officer


London (Hybrid Working)
Client: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to support leadership at the heart of a global mission?

Hays is delighted to be working with the Marine Stewardship Council to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Chief Standards Officer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the health of the world’s oceans by supporting a senior leader in a globally respected organisation.

As PA to the CSO, you’ll be a trusted right hand, enabling strategic leadership by managing complex diaries, communications, travel, and meetings. You’ll also coordinate across the Science and Standards leadership team, ensuring smooth collaboration and supporting senior colleagues with logistics and administration.

This role offers a dynamic and international working environment, with the chance to engage with internal teams and external partners across the globe. You’ll be based in London, with flexible working arrangements available.

What you’ll bring:
  • Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a PA or EA capacity
  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive, detail-oriented approach and absolute discretion, first-class organisational skills - able to plan ahead, manage competing priorities, and anticipate needs.

Working arrangements:
  • Hybrid model: minimum 50% of the time in the London office each month
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

About MSC: MSC’s vision is for oceans teeming with life and seafood supplies safeguarded for future generations. With over 700 fisheries engaged in its certification program and products available in 66+ countries, MSC is a global leader in sustainable seafood.

Interested? Please apply here or send your CV and a covering letter to Matthew Sharman at Hays - Matthew.Sharman@hays.com


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