Sandra Simpson
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Officer
International Centre of Expertise on Illicit Finance
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinate day-to-day operations and tracking for the ICE team, ensuring project milestones are met and tasks are delivered on schedule.
- Act as a central point of contact within the team, resolving routine queries from internal colleagues and external partners efficiently.
- Maintain accurate tracking data and team documentation, identifying and flagging potential delays to keep workflows moving smoothly.
- Executive Support (30%): Provide dedicated EA support to the Deputy Director, managing their diary, filtering inbox communications, and ensuring they are fully prepared for key meetings.
EA to Director / Heads
JFU (DFR)
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided comprehensive EA support to a Director with sight loss, proactively adapting workflows, reviewing visual materials, and ensuring seamless accessibility across all daily operations.
- Managed a demanding diary and high-volume email inbox, triaging urgent issues and ensuring the Director was fully briefed ahead of all engagements.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for the Directorate, managing sensitive inquiries and maintaining strong working relationships across FCDO teams.
EA to Directors
Joint Funds Unit
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered comprehensive, dedicated EA support to two Directors, managing complex, competing diaries and busy email inboxes to protect their time and keep daily business running smoothly.
- Provided flexible administrative support to the wider team alongside core EA duties, assisting with general tasks and ensuring departmental operations remained efficient.
- Collated and distributed internal briefings, papers, and submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery ahead of key departmental meetings.
Diary Manager to Deputy Director (COP26 Deployment)
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed a complex, fast-moving schedule for the Deputy Director, providing critical pre-summit logistical support and coordinating high-level diplomatic meetings.
- Supervised junior administrative staff during the peak conference period, distributing daily tasks and ensuring team workloads remained on track under pressure.
EA to Head of Southern Caribbean Department (OTD)
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed a high-volume inbox and a fast-changing diary for the Head of Department, filtering requests and prioritising urgent actions to keep their day running smoothly.
- Drafted clear official letters, emails, and briefing notes for senior officials, ensuring all communication was accurate and met xFCO standards.
- MOD Airbridge: Coordinated Ministry of Defence airbridge logistics, booking flights on behalf of colleagues and liaising directly with the MOD to manage schedules.
- Organised high-profile meetings and visits for Heads of Overseas Territories, handling all scheduling, paperwork, and logistical arrangements.
- Dealt directly with stakeholders to understand their needs, resolving complex queries quickly to maintain high standards of service.
Skills
- Counselling (Level 2 & 3)
- Mental Health for Children & Young People
Timeline
Delivery Officer
International Centre of Expertise on Illicit Finance
02.2025 - Current
EA to Director / Heads
JFU (DFR)
02.2022 - 02.2025
Diary Manager to Deputy Director (COP26 Deployment)
10.2021 - 11.2021
EA to Directors
Joint Funds Unit
03.2019 - 01.2022
EA to Head of Southern Caribbean Department (OTD)
01.2018 - 02.2019