Team Assistant - Africa and Overseas Branches

London

Organization: BRC - British Red Cross
Location: London
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
Closing Date: Closed

About The Role

Team Assistant – Africa and Overseas Branches (OSBs)
Location: Moorgate, London (hybrid role between home and office, at least 2 days per week in the office)
12 months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,720 (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,344, if applicable) per annum

Are you looking to enter the international humanitarian sector?
Could you provide a high level of administrative and office support to our International Directorate?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and well-organised individual with administrative skills to provide us with office support. In this varied role you'll be providing support to the British Red Cross Africa and OSBs team in the International Directorate.

A Day in the life of a Team Assistant…

Your primary stakeholders are BRC Head of Africa and regional teams based both in the UK and across Africa. You’ll provide a high level of administrative and office support. Whether it is facilitating team efforts to respond to crisis, or supporting our teams with our longer term partnerships with African Red Cross /Red Crescent National Societies. Your support will help to ensure the smooth running of the team.
You'll liaise with different colleagues in various locations and will be a key point of contact for many requests coming to the region.

Some of the tasks you may be involved every day can include:

Organising meetings and training
Fielding queries and requests from various stakeholders
Arranging and facilitating travel bookings
Providing financial and reporting administrative support to the team
Supporting recruitment processes when needed

What we are looking for
Previous experience of administrative tasks, excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities along with a solution orientated approach. You are a competent IT user, have experience with AI tools, and can adapt to and pick-up new systems quickly. Experience in managing diaries, email and financial reporting would be an advantage.

You are able to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels and across cultures. You can build relationships and networks quickly. Ability to speak French and an interest in Africa and international humanitarian context would be an advantage.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience relevant to our work.

If the idea of working within the world's largest humanitarian network excites you - please apply and tell us why and what you can bring!

Closing date for your application is 23.59 on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 13th May 2024. Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Early submission of completed applications is advised.

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

Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum)
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

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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