000 Executive Officer (deadline for applications 28th February 2025)

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000 Executive Officer (deadline for applications 28th February 2025)

LAHC, Latin America

The Executive Committee of the LAHC seeks to appoint a full-time Executive Officer to start by January 1st 2026 at the latest, or sooner if mutually convenient. The successful applicant will work closely with the Executive Committee, reporting directly to the LAHC Chair, to ensure the smooth running and development of the association whilst acting as its representative within member schools and outside the association.

Please see the attached information pack for more details about the position. Potential candidates should make their interest known to Sita Taylor ([email protected]) and/or Patrick Lyons ([email protected]) and an application form will be made available in early January for formal submission of candidacy.

LAHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you apply for this position you should expect to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Services as well as criminal records checks.

Two year renewable contract. All expenses related to the carrying out of the Executive Officer’s duties, including all travel and accommodation away from home, will be assumed by the association.

Professional knowledge, competencies and experience

- Experience of working in international education, preferably in Latin America
- Knowledge and understanding of the fields of British and international education
- Familiarity with the LAHC School Review model
- Fluency in English (required)
- Fluency in Spanish (preferable)
- Knowledge of Portuguese (desirable)
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to convert facts and ideas into messages

Intra and interpersonal skills and qualities

- Flexible, patient, tolerant
- Energetic, enthusiastic, optimistic
- Excellent listener
- Ability to connect and establish relationships of trust
- Cross cultural sensitivity
- Highly organised
- Self-managing
- Ability to prioritise
- Calm under pressure
- Foresight – capacity to recognise potential problems
- Judgement – knowing when to consult

The successful candidate will be based within Latin America and have accommodation suitable to use as an office as the association does not provide independent office space.

01/01/2026

Annual salary in the region of USD 75,000.