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SalaryLocation: UK Home Based. Will be required to attend the London Office when required.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £23,720 per annum plus £3,344 Inner London Weighting if applicable
Could you provide administrative support at the highest level to our Global Surge Team?
We are recruiting for a Team Assistant who will provide a high level of administrative and office support to the Global Surge Team, including undertaking routine business with confidentiality and discretion, ensuring that administration is up to date and supporting the smooth running of the team.
- Undertaking core administrative tasks on behalf of the team, including (where applicable) facilitating travel and the scheduling, coordination and arrangement of meetings and/or events, briefings, inductions and debriefings.
- Taking responsibility for ensuring that the team database is accurate, current and consistent while acting as a focal point on internal and external information management, including preparing information packs and newsletters, intranet updates, Global Surge Team web page, briefings, as well as ad hoc, quarterly and annual reports.
- Ensuring that Global Surge specific processes and workflows are available to different teams, from International HR to the Regional teams, with the aim of ensuring successful utilization of Global Surge resources.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills, including attention to detail and maintaining up-to-date and accurate records and a proven ability to prioritise and manage work effectively in a fast-paced environment, to deliver on time and in full against specific objectives
- Experience of drafting correspondence, compiling and summarising materials for a variety of audiences along with experience and a competency in financial administration including using spreadsheets and, as applicable, budget preparation and management
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency with all basic Microsoft Office packages and information management systems along with familiarity with design software including photoshop and InDesign
- An understanding of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement and of the international humanitarian systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
Closing date for applications is 31st January 2024.
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.
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