- Application Deadline, 23.59 pm UK time on:22 April 2026
- Programme:Senior Director's Office, Chief Financial Officer
- LocationLondon
- Type:Permanent
- No of weekly working hours:17.5
- Salary:GBP 42,038 FTE
JOB PURPOSE
The Programme Assistant provides comprehensive financial coordination, administrative and operational support across the I&T, Finance and Legal teams within the CFO directorate. This role helps ensure the smooth functioning of the directorate's systems, processes and workflows, enabling teams to deliver on organisational priorities.
This is a part-time role, working 17.5 hours per week.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders for I&T, Finance and Legal teams; liaise with suppliers and Accounts Payable; ensure timely and compliant invoice processing.
- Set up RAM (Resource Allocation Mechanism) and FIF (Fundraising Investment Fund) payment tranches; coordinate emergency payments as required.
- Support year-end financial processes, including ensuring correct financial year-end financial processes, including ensuring correct financial year allocations.‑
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in financial administration, including raising purchase requisitions, purchase orders and processing invoices.
- Clear, concise and diplomatic communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to plan and manage workload independently, including under time pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet agreed deadlines.
Please see attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.
We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.
To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International
Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org
Please note - Amnesty International do not provide interview or job related training prior to interview, and do not engage with any external suppliers to do so. If you receive communication from anyone claiming to work on Amnesty's behalf this is likely to be a scam and should be reported or ignored.
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