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Admin Assistant London, England

British Red Cross

Full Time London, England 23720 - 27106 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Job Location: UK Flexible Vacancy with occasional UK travel

Salary: £23,720 to £27,106 per annum pro rata based on 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to March 2024

Are you ready to join a journey of transformation with the British Red Cross?

We're on the hunt for a seasoned Admin Assistant to join our dynamic Digital Data and Technology (DDaT). Picture yourself as a crucial part of a transformative project, working hand-in-hand with the DDaT team to shape the future of the BRC. This is a chance to be part of something bigger and help us become "fit for the future" by March 2024.

As our Admin Assistant, you'll be the backbone of support for our senior technology managers. Your days will be filled with tasks like organising meetings that drive innovation, securing meeting rooms, arranging seamless travel and accommodation, and crafting emails and documents that will help shape the future of DDaT.

Come join our team, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Apply now and be a vital part of the British Red Cross's transformational journey!

What will a day in the life of an Admin Assistant entail? You'll:

Provide administrative support needed for travel and accommodation arrangements for Technology managers and staff.
Arrange meetings, take minutes and assist with the preparation of documents and reports for internal and external meetings where necessary.
Manage diaries for the Director of Technology, Head of Platforms and Information Security and Head of Service Delivery.
Preparing, reviewing and managing expense claims from staff.
Arrange meetings and book rooms in UK Office, Paisley and Salford.

To be a successful Admin Assistant, You’ll need:

Problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to work autonomously and remotely
The ability to determine which emails, reports, telephone calls need to be acted on by managers.
Excellent computer literacy skills.
Fast, accurate typing and minute taking skills
High level of literacy and numeracy skills
Prior experience of supporting busy managers in demanding environment.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on the 14 September 2023, with interviews to follow.

In return for your commitment 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 Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

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 committed 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 support 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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