Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant
Location: Paisley
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2022
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £16,664 per annum (pro rata)
Can you deliver an efficient, effective, and proactive administration and mail room support service to the British Red Cross?
About this opportunity
As Administration Assistant you will deliver effective and impactful integrated brand campaigns, in order to build relevance of the British Red Cross brand among our priority public audiences while championing our brand internally to ensure communications and behaviours throughout the organisation help us deliver on our promise to be the movement that connects human kindness with human crisis.
You will be responsible for providing data processing, printing, scanning, photocopying, and mail ser vices as required by teams in Internal Shared Services to provide cover for holidays, sickness, absence and high peak activities, ensuring that the work is appropriately prioritised and delivered
You will undertake reception duties dealing with supplies, deliveries and visitors and ensure existing covid-19 controls are adhered to within the office and any changes to said control put in place timeously, along with ensuring any facilities issues are reported promptly and to undertake any facilities duties as assigned to you and dealing with all incoming and outgoing mail, following organisation policy and procedures in a timely manner.
Diversity is something we celebrate
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This role might be for you if…

• You have knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Database packages
• You are well organised with sound administrative skills
• You can demonstrate a knowledge base in office administration and organisational skills
• You have excellent customer service skills
• You have a can-do attitude and are able to deal with issues in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner both verbally and in writing

(Please read the full Role Profile/ Job Description for more information about this vacancy including responsibilities and full person specification and refer to the ‘Additional Information’ attached for support completing your application)
Closing date for applications is (23:59), Sunday 20th of February 2022 with interviews anticipated to be held on 2nd and 3rd of March 2022.
Please note that early applications are encouraged as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the vacancy in advance of the advertised closing date.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Flexible working policy
• Genuine investment in your development

A little bit more about us…
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country – we’re there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
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Connecting human kindness with human crisis