PA to Directors, GIRLGUIDING

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We have begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

Girlguiding is seeking a first class PA to support our Director of Membership Services and Director of , Communications, Marketing and Fundraising.

The successful applicant will be required to provide the highest quality Personal Assistant and administrative support as well as acting as the initial point of contact. You will manage the Director of Membership Services and Director of Communications, Marketing and Fundraising’s diary, email inbox, drafting communications, arranging travel and accommodation; processing invoices and expense and coordinating meetings including agendas, minute taking, action logs and creating materials, papers and presentations as required. You will also take responsibility for ensuring that their Committee meetings run effectively and are delivered to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will have excellent PA skills and experience of effectively supporting senior Executives to achieve their priorities. Discreet, professional and highly efficient you will be able to handle confidential information with discretion and tact, and build effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers. This is a demanding, busy but rewarding and varied role that will require excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

Due to the nature of the work, regular evening and weekend work is required (circa one evening meeting per week and 3-4 weekends over the FTC contract) for which time off in lieu will be given.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, offering hybrid working and providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.