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Departmental Administrator – Policy Advocacy and Campaigns


CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: 
£26, 527 - £28,400
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 22nd March 2013 midnight
INTERVIEW DATE: 11th April 2013
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 focussed 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.

As an Administrator you will use your admin skills to support Director of Policy and Campaigns and his/her team.  This will involve managing logistics from scheduling and preparing meetings to answering calls and coordinating travel arrangements. You will also take and circulate minutes, organise documentation, handle correspondence and manage diaries. In addition you will carry out a range of general admin duties from copying to filing to help ensure the team runs smoothly. 

You’ll be the kind of person who keeps calm under pressure and has extensive experience of providing office & senior level PA support. Naturally good with people, you will have well developed communication, admin and PC skills coupled with an eye for detail. Excellent at multitasking you will also be a strong team player who is able take the initiative and prioritise workloads when needed. 
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.