Events and Protocol Assistant
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
The Events and Protocol section provides comprehensive coordination for all aspects of pan-Commonwealth Ministerial Meetings, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings, and Royal Household engagements in London, across the Commonwealth and in other capitals. The Section is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of all virtual and in-person aspects of these meetings convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat.
The Events and Protocol Assistant will support the Head of Events and Protocol as well as the Events and Protocol Managers in managing all aspects of operational and protocol arrangements for Commonwealth Ministerial Meetings and CHOGM as well as other high-level events.
The Events and Protocol Assistant will provide support in project management and delivery, and, where appropriate, coordinate stand-alone projects. The individual will also take responsibility for coordinating events at our head office, Marlborough House. The role involves extensive travel across the Commonwealth, sometimes on short notice and for many weeks at a time, as well as a requirement to work from the office at Marlborough House, and across varying time zones.
Other responsibilities in this role include high level and in-house event and meeting coordination and the provision of administrative and finance support to the team. Please refer to the Job Description for full details.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have an undergraduate degree in International Relations, Development Studies, or relevant field, and at least three years of experience working in events in an international environment. A proven ability to work cohesively as part of an events team, experience of using virtual events platforms such as Zoom, strong communication and relationship management skills, the ability to work on your own initiative and make decisions in challenging circumstances, and attention to detail and ability to work and adapt under pressure are also required.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development.
If you feel that you are suitable for this role, please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter. Covering Letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the Job Description, giving clear examples.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Closing date: Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 17:00 BST
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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