Executive Support Coordinator

SALARY: £25,880 – £27,707pa
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: Monday 24th September 2012

At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation.

We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.

With experience in a senior executive support role and well developed admin skills you are just the person we are looking for at ActionAid. We are looking for a great PA/Administrator to support our International Director of Fundraising & Communications and his/her team and help them work more effectively.

You will help manage and coordinate logistics from scheduling and preparing meetings to managing correspondence and coordinating travel arrangements. You will also take and circulate minutes, manage diaries as well as update and maintain systems. You will also get involved in running fundraising projects as well as in maintaining intranet space to improve internal communications.

It is essential that you have experience of providing office & senior level PA support and have well developed communication, admin and keyboard abilities. In addition, you must have good people skills, work well as part of a team and be comfortable meeting multiple deadlines.

Discreet and able to work on your own initiative, you will have an eye for detail, strong PC skills and the confidence to make changes to improve processes. Formal project management qualifications would be a real advantage.

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To apply

Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org

About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.

Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.