Crisis Response Coordinator

Location: Flexible within the UK. May be asked to attend meetings in person a few times a year around the UK.
Contract: Permanent
35 Hours per week
Salary: £24,324 per annum
We've got an opportunity…

We have a fantastic opportunity for a solutions focused individual with project management experience to join British Red Cross Crisis Response and Community Resilience Directorate team as a Crisis Response Service Coordinator.

• Working with the national Crisis Response & Community Resilience Team and local Emergency Response Teams to plan and prepare for crises in the UK.
• During a response, you will provide hands on administrative and logistical support, helping to coordinate large scale emergencies,
• Working alongside operational teams and other Directorates to ensure the organisation is best able to meet the needs of people in crisis.
• Supporting the Crisis Response and Community Resilience (CRCR) team across a range of portfolios, contributing toward the delivery of key projects and service development, as well as providing administrative and logistical support to the team.

Say hello to the team...

The Crisis Response and Community Resilience (CRCR) team responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency, maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across emergency services, and other voluntary and community sector organisations.

This role could be for you if you have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrable general administrative and project coordination experience, preferably in an emergency planning environment
• Able to plan, schedule and meet deadlines
• Able to compose clear and concise reports
• Experience of working in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience of using information technology to circulate information

Closing date for applications is 20th February 2024 with interviewsbeing expected to take place on the week commencing 4th March.

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme