Assistant - Global Campaign for Education (GCE) UK
CONTRACT: 12-month fixed term contract, Part Time 2.5 days per week
SALARY: £26,527 - £28,400 pro rata
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 24 April 2013
SALARY: £26,527 - £28,400 pro rata
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 24 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 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.
The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) is a global organisation working to ensure quality education for all children. As Global Campaign for Education (GCE) Assistant you will use your admin skills to support the work of the campaign and its partners in the UK.
A major focus of your work will be supporting the delivery and promotion of the Send my Friend to School campaign, which brings together thousands of pupils and teachers in the UK each year. You will also provide admin support to key groups within the GCE coalition. This will involve organizing meetings and events, preparing communications for coalition members, maintaining records and monitoring media coverage of the campaign as well as the ongoing involvement of MPs.
You’ll be the kind of person who keeps calm under pressure and has extensive experience of providing office or admin support. Naturally good with people, you will have well developed communication skills coupled with an eye for detail. Excellent at multitasking you will also be a strong team player who is able to build relationships across a range of organisations. Extensive experience of using Outlook calendar, and MSOffice as well as diary management and meeting coordination is a must.
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.
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.
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Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively. Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description. Thank you for your understanding.
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