War Child UK Human Resource & Office Manager

1. Background

War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and strengthen their protective environments. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

1. Purpose of Role

The Human Resource & Office Intern is ideal for applicants who are looking to develop their experience in Human Resources (HR) and administration within the charity sector.

The role has five primary purposes:

1. To administer and manage HR at War Child UK
2. To provide HR and logistical support to the Programmes Team
3. To assist the Finance Director in developing and solidifying Governance for the organisation and the Board of Trustees
4. To manage IT systems at War Child UK
5. To be responsible for day to day administrative management of London head office
   Person Specification

Experience • 1 year experience in HR assistant role or degree equivalent • Experience in managing Recruitment & Selection from stage one of developing Job Descriptions and advertising to the final stage of Inductions
• Experience supporting HR and logistical arrangements for programmes overseas • Experience liaising with external IT providers and trouble-shooting general IT problems • Experience managing an office environment and external suppliers

Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge or degree equivalent in HR • Knowledge or interest in HR in the charity sector

• Knowledge of Recruitment & Selection procedures and processes • Highly organised and a self-starter • Able to prioritise tasks and deadlines • Proficient in MS Office and Excel • Written and verbal English must be of the highest calibre

Qualities • Team player • Able to process and articulate complexity in a clear and coherent way • Accurate, systematic, with an eye for detail • Able to work in a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources • Flexible and willing to support others at times when particular organisational priorities take precedence • Patient and appreciative of the circumstances faced by field staff

Terms & Conditions

• Preferred start date: Mid-December 2012 • Contract: Maternity cover – up to 13 months • Expenses: £23,000 - £26,000 dependent on experience (4 day week) • Permit requirement: Must be eligible to work in the UK • Working hours: 30 hour week 4 days a week • Flexi-time: 8am – 10am to 4pm – 6pm

How to apply: 

Application Process

• Download the Application Pack from the War Child Website http://www.warchild.org.uk/about/jobs and complete the Application Form. Send it to erika@warchild.org.uk (Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted) • Due to limited resources War Child, HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates • The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a CRB check, and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy. • All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. • Application deadline: Friday 23rd November 2012 • Interviews will be held in w/c 26th November 2012