Join the John Locke Institute

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The John Locke Institute is an independent educational organisation dedicated to inspiring and equipping exceptional students for academic and intellectual success. Through our prestigious summer schools, essay competitions, and residential courses, we cultivate a rigorous learning environment that fosters critical thinking, intellectual humility, and open-minded discourse.

Our programmes bring together talented students and distinguished faculty, offering a unique platform for academic challenge and personal growth.&nbsp;

About the Institute

Passion, hard work, commitment to outstanding outcomes&nbsp;

Excellence & Dedication

Authenticity, accountability, responsibility, and having difficult conversations&nbsp;

Honesty & Transparency

Open-mindedness, diversity, loyalty, and forgiveness

Respect & Kindness

Taking initiative, ethical behavior, and contributing to a culture of trust

Proactiveness & Integrity

Our Values

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Work from anywhere in the world (except the British Virgin Islands).&nbsp;

Work from Anywhere&nbsp;

Opportunities to advance within the organisation after 18–24 months of successful performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Professional Growth&nbsp;

Potential travel to our international summer programmes in prestigious locations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Global Opportunities&nbsp;

Engage with bright students and leading academics from top universities worldwide and&nbsp;be part of an organisation dedicated to inspiring the next generation of thinkers.

Inspiring &&nbsp;Mission-driven Work

Work alongside a highly competent and motivated team dedicated to your success.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Supportive Team

Your ideas and initiatives are valued—we encourage innovation.

Creative Freedom

What We Offer

<html><head></head><body><div><strong>Job Title</strong>: Personal Assistant to Senior Executive<br><strong>Location</strong>: London-based; hybrid role with international travel<br><strong>Salary</strong>: Commensurate with experience</div>
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<div><strong>About the Role</strong></div>
<div><br>The John Locke Institute (JLI) seeks a highly capable Personal Assistant to support a Senior&nbsp;Executive across both professional and personal matters. You will be responsible for&nbsp;protecting and prioritising the Executive’s time, and you will keep both working and personal arrangements running smoothly. You will act as the Executive’s gatekeeper and&nbsp;representative, dealing with senior stakeholders on their behalf with discretion and sound&nbsp;judgement.</div>
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<div>The role is London-based and hybrid. It combines remote work, in-person support in London and some international travel.</div>
<div><br>JLI is a small, founder-led organisation of around 15–20 people. It is an independent educational organisation dedicated to inspiring and equipping exceptional students for academic and intellectual success. Through our Global Essay Competition and prestigious residential courses in Oxford, Princeton, Georgetown, Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong, we cultivate a rigorous learning environment that fosters critical thinking, intellectual humility and open-minded discourse.</div>
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<div>Our programmes bring together talented students and distinguished faculty, offering a unique platform for academic challenge and personal growth. By engaging with complex ideas and refining their reasoning skills, students develop the confidence to excel in their&nbsp;academic and professional journeys.</div>
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<div><strong>What You Will Do</strong></div>
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<div><strong>Executive Support</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Own a complex, fast-moving diary; anticipate and resolve conflicts</li>
<li>Manage the inbox; draft and send correspondence on the Executive’s behalf</li>
<li>Prepare briefings, schedules and meeting papers</li>
<li>Act as the Executive’s point of contact with internal teams and external partners</li>
<li>Handle confidential matters with complete discretion</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<div><strong>Travel and personal support</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Plan and manage international travel and itineraries</li>
<li>Manage personal and household logistics including liaison with service providers</li>
<li>Provide in-person support in London as required</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<div><strong>What You Will Bring</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Substantial experience as a PA or EA to a senior executive</li>
<li>Exceptional organisation and attention to detail</li>
<li>Excellent written English</li>
<li>Absolute discretion and sound judgement</li>
<li>Composure under pressure with the ability to solve problems quickly</li>
<li>Availability for international travel and flexible hours as required</li>
<li>People-oriented with a natural ability to create a sense of ease and calm</li>
<li>A Bachelor’s degree is desirable</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<div><strong>Our Recruitment Process</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>CV submission</li>
<li>Video Q&amp;A</li>
<li>Initial introductory interview</li>
<li>2 full interviews including written task</li>
</ul>
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<strong>Job Title</strong>: Personal Assistant to Senior Executive<br><strong>Location</strong>: London-based; hybrid role with international travel<br><strong>Salary</strong>: Commensurate with experience</div>
<div> </div>
<div><strong>About the Role</strong></div>
<div>
<br>The John Locke Institute (JLI) seeks a highly capable Personal Assistant to support a Senior Executive across both professional and personal matters. You will be responsible for protecting and prioritising the Executive’s time, and you will keep both working and personal arrangements running smoothly. You will act as the Executive’s gatekeeper and representative, dealing with senior stakeholders on their behalf with discretion and sound judgement.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>The role is London-based and hybrid. It combines remote work, in-person support in London and some international travel.</div>
<div>
<br>JLI is a small, founder-led organisation of around 15–20 people. It is an independent educational organisation dedicated to inspiring and equipping exceptional students for academic and intellectual success. Through our Global Essay Competition and prestigious residential courses in Oxford, Princeton, Georgetown, Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong, we cultivate a rigorous learning environment that fosters critical thinking, intellectual humility and open-minded discourse.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Our programmes bring together talented students and distinguished faculty, offering a unique platform for academic challenge and personal growth. By engaging with complex ideas and refining their reasoning skills, students develop the confidence to excel in their academic and professional journeys.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>
<div><strong>What You Will Do</strong></div>
<div> </div>
<div><strong>Executive Support</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Own a complex, fast-moving diary; anticipate and resolve conflicts</li>
<li>Manage the inbox; draft and send correspondence on the Executive’s behalf</li>
<li>Prepare briefings, schedules and meeting papers</li>
<li>Act as the Executive’s point of contact with internal teams and external partners</li>
<li>Handle confidential matters with complete discretion</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<div><strong>Travel and personal support</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Plan and manage international travel and itineraries</li>
<li>Manage personal and household logistics including liaison with service providers</li>
<li>Provide in-person support in London as required</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<div><strong>What You Will Bring</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Substantial experience as a PA or EA to a senior executive</li>
<li>Exceptional organisation and attention to detail</li>
<li>Excellent written English</li>
<li>Absolute discretion and sound judgement</li>
<li>Composure under pressure with the ability to solve problems quickly</li>
<li>Availability for international travel and flexible hours as required</li>
<li>People-oriented with a natural ability to create a sense of ease and calm</li>
<li>A Bachelor’s degree is desirable</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<div><strong>Our Recruitment Process</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>CV submission</li>
<li>Video Q&amp;A</li>
<li>Initial introductory interview</li>
<li>2 full interviews including written task</li>
</ul>
</div>