Senior Executive Assistant - Mission Aviation Fellowship International

Strategic Senior Executive Assistant role with Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAFI), supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team across a global Christian mission bringing help, hope and healing to isolated communities through aviation.

• Strategic role supporting global Christian leaders within a supportive, faith-centred global team environment
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution and Life insurance (3 salary)
• Location: Hybrid - minimum one day per week in the Cranfield or Ashford office, plus international travel opportunities (around one week per month)

Mission Aviation Fellowship International is a global Christian organisation using aviation to reach people living in poverty, conflict or extreme isolation. With an 80 year history and programmes across Africa, Asia and beyond, MAFI is undergoing a major global transformation to strengthen and unify its impact.

• Coordinate the CEO's global calendar and prepare briefings and documents
• Support Executive Leadership Team meetings and rhythms across time zones
• Manage board logistics, agendas, papers and minutes
• Oversee digital workflows through Teams/SharePoint
• Plan international itineraries, visits and events
• Build positive relationships across MAF's global network
• Model and participate in MAF's Christian ethos and spiritual life

This role is ideal for someone organised, confident working across cultures, calm under pressure and committed to supporting leadership within a mission driven organisation.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

For further details please have a look at the candidate pack.

Your application should include your CV and supporting statement.

• Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
• Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: Tuesday 24 March
• 1st Interviews with MAF International: w/c 30 March 2026
• Final Interviews with MAF International: w/c 6 April 2026

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.