Associate, Impact & Strategic Projects

Location: London (Hybrid)
Reports to: Chief of Staff EMEA & APAC

About World 50 Group

World 50 Group is the worlds premier membership organisation for senior executives bringing together the leaders of global enterprises to collaborate exchange ideas and accelerate their impact. Through peer communities curated experiences and trusted insights we enable executives to learn from one another shape the future of business and make a lasting difference in their organisations and beyond.

About the Role

The Associate for Impact and Strategic Projects gets the best of both worlds - a blend of externally focused purpose-driven work and internally focused strategic support. Youll split your time between supporting the Impact Community and contributing to strategic projects within World 50 Group.

The Impact Community brings together senior executives committed to advancing inclusion and belonging across global organisations. Youll help deliver powerful conversations events and member experiences that inspire change and amplify progress. On the internal strategic side youll partner closely with the EMEA & APAC Chief of Staff to coordinate initiatives track actions and support leadership operations. Strengthen your strategic thinking communication and project management skills whilst driving key business priorities across EMEA & APAC.

Its an ideal opportunity for a proactive detail-oriented and ambitious individual who wants to grow and combine purpose and performance in equal measure.

Key Responsibilities

Impact Community

• Support the planning and delivery of community activities including virtual discussions in-person events and the World 50 Impact Awards.
• Coordinate member communications invitations and follow-ups to ensure an exceptional experience for senior executives and their teams.
• Prepare meeting materials logistics and reports to track engagement and outcomes.
• Maintain member and event data in Salesforce ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the broader Impact team to capture insights showcase success stories and evolve the community experience.
  
  

Strategic Projects & Operations

• Partner with the EMEA & APAC Chief of Staff to manage and deliver strategic initiatives that advance regional and enterprise priorities.
• Support planning and coordination for leadership meetings and forums including scheduling agenda preparation and logistics.
• Track and manage project timelines deliverables and actions to ensure progress and accountability.
• Draft and refine internal communications meeting summaries and presentation materials for senior audiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key departments (e.g. People & Culture) to align on priorities and ensure seamless execution.
  
  

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

• 13 years experience in project coordination events communications or client service.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and resourceful with the ability to anticipate needs and follow through.
• Collaborative and approachable able to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and engaged - leans in takes initiative and goes the extra mile to deliver results.
• High-performing and accountable - takes ownership for outcomes and follows through with precision and care.
• Curious and adaptable - eager to learn open to feedback and thrives in an evolving environment.
• Collaborative and dependable - builds strong relationships and supports others to achieve shared goals.
• Calm under pressure - able to manage multiple priorities and maintain composure in fast-moving situations.
  
  

Why World 50 Group

• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in shaping a future of extraordinary impact.
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate and talented colleagues who believe in accelerating leadership impact for good.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development networking and rare exposure to senior leaders around the world.

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