Regional administrator, East of England

Christian Aid believes that everyone deserves the right to a full life, free of poverty and injustice. Our life-changing work couldn’t happen without people working dependably behind the scenes. With flawless attention to detail and a positive, proactive approach, your efficient support will help ensure the East of England regional office runs smoothly.

You’ll be the first point of contact for supporters in the Norwich office in the East of England region and will build relationships with key volunteers. You’ll process income and expenditure, keep accurate records on our database and ensure our high standards and procedures are adhered to.

You’ll have considerable administrative experience in an office environment, be friendly, and enjoy working with the general public. You’ll be used to working under pressure, handling finances and have database experience. An awareness of church networks and how to manage volunteers would all be an advantage.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Communicate effectively

Tell us about a time when you were aware that your words and actions were not communicating effectively and you had to adapt what you were saying or how you were saying it.

Steward resources

Give us an example of when you managed your time effectively when faced with frequent disruptions.

Deliver results

Please tell us about a time when you planned, monitored and delivered an administration-related work objective to the standard required.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (144 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 382-MA

Closing date: 9am, Monday 17 December 2012

Interview date: 20 December 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.