Executive PA

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. We can offer flexibility on when the hours are done i.e. mornings or afternoons and are open to condensing the days worked into 3 days a week for the right candidate.
Salary: £18,667 per annum for 17.5 hours per week, full time equivalent £40,000 per annum.
Place of work: Hybrid. Must be able to work 2 days a week from our office (one day must be a Wednesday) in East Finchley, north London (N2). Please note we are a dog friendly office.
Annual leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Note that 3 days are to be taken when the office is closed between 25th December and 1st January inclusive each year.
Healthcare: WPA Health Insurance.
Pension: Auto Enrolment.

About us

ILiA is the global industry association for the lithium industry and represents the entire lithium value chain. The Association was established in 2021 as an international not-for-profit industry association run by and for its members. Our vision is to be the voice of the lithium industry, to promote ESG and sustainability and to be a global authority on lithium. We are now looking for an Executive PA to join our team.

About the person

Are you a proactive, detail-driven Executive PA ready to take your career to a global stage?

We’re looking for a highly organised and reliable Executive PA to support our Secretary General in leading a dynamic and internationally focused organisation at the heart of the lithium industry.

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. From diary management and global travel planning to international event coordination and helping produce our Lithium Voice magazine, you'll be a vital part of our mission and operations.

This role is based in London with occasional international travel and flexibility in working arrangements. You should be comfortable working across time zones and cultures in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you’ll be doing
• Supporting the Secretary General in managing day to day office operations, including tracking colleagues’ workstreams and schedules.
• Acting as the key point of contact when the Secretary General is travelling (approx. 30% of the time).
• Coordinating follow-ups from internal and external meetings and global events.
• Helping prepare impactful presentations, speeches, and correspondence.
• Planning international travel and securing speaking opportunities at key industry events.
• Coordinating content and production for our quarterly Lithium Voice magazine and other publications.

What we are looking for
• Strong experience supporting a senior leader in an EA or PA capacity.
• Brilliant organiser and natural multitasker.
• Confident communicator with great written skills.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions when needed.
• Happy managing multiple projects and keeping plates spinning.
• Flexible to occasionally take calls out of standard office hours (1or 2 per week max in the 7am-9am and 5pm-8pm range)

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to work at a global level in a small, high-impact organisation. You’ll work closely with the Secretary General, travel planning international events, and help shape our communications with members across the world. It’s ideal for someone looking for variety, challenge, and the chance to make a visible difference.

Equal Opportunities

We are Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

To Apply

Please click ‘apply now’ for more information and to submit your CV.

We aim to hold short telephone interviews from week commencing 18th August with face to face interviews taking place week commencing 1st September 2025.

You may also have experience in the following: Project Management. Office Manager, PA, Office Team Leader, Office Supervisor, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Personal Administrator, Office Manager, Executive Administrator, Business Administration etc.

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International Lithium Association (ILiA) £18,667 per annum East Finchley