IMO Assistant to the Director Job 2026 in the UK: Earn Approximately £4,060 Monthly
Overview
The International Maritime Organization is inviting applications for the Assistant to the Director position within its Conference Division located in London, United Kingdom. This Grade G.6 role is designed for experienced administrative professionals and executive assistants who can provide high-level support to senior management. The successful candidate will manage the Director’s diary, coordinate internal communications, handle travel arrangements, draft official correspondence, and oversee administrative and budgetary workflows across the division.
Who can apply
This is a locally recruited position open to individuals who already possess unrestricted permission to live and work in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have completed secondary education to university entrance level standard and bring a minimum of six years of professional experience in an administrative or secretarial role. Additional experience of at least two years working as a personal assistant or executive assistant to a senior-level professional is an asset, as is prior background within the United Nations or another international organization. Candidates must have excellent written and spoken English proficiency, while knowledge of another official United Nations language such as French or Spanish is considered an advantage.
What you get
The position offers an approximate net annual salary of £48,722, which equates to around £4,060 per month, subject to applicable deductions. In addition to financial compensation, selected candidates receive medical insurance and participation in the United Nations pension scheme.
Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the capacity to work accurately under pressure while maintaining discretion and confidentiality. Technical competencies include strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, with prior experience using SAP for travel and procurement processes serving as an advantage. Candidates must be capable of managing competing priorities, maintaining electronic and paper filing systems, proofreading official documents, and fostering effective working relationships with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.