Business Support Assistant (Events and ambassadors)

What we are looking for:

How to apply and interview dates

• If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
• The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 25th October – midnight
• 1st interviews will take place on: Week commencing 9th November – virtual via Teams
• 2nd interviews will take place on: Week commencing 23rd November – in person in Reading. If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email [email protected]

Benefits

• We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave. The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check. **The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.

Requirements

• We're looking for someone whose organisation skills and attention to detail make them stand out from the crowd, in addition to:
• Proactive team player who can contribute across a range of projects and support all aspects of the team’s work.
• An experienced administrator with a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.
• A meticulous and proficient IT user who is keen to learn new software and systems.
• Someone who is confident attending events, willing to assist with set up and take down, and able to act as an ambassador for the charity throughout