Home-Based Events & Ambassadors Assistant (12-Month FTC)

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Healthcare cash plan

Volunteer leave

25 days holiday

Job summary

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is seeking a Business Support Assistant to join the Events and Ambassadors team. This home-based role requires regular presence at the Reading office (RG1) and occasional UK travel to support events.

A 12-month fixed-term contract offers diverse administration duties and front-line event support. Responsibilities include handling enquiries, coordinating invitations, bookings, supplier liaison, and maintaining filing systems, with opportunities to travel and attend

Qualifications

• Organised and detail oriented with strong administrative skills.
• Deliver excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.
• Willing to learn new software and systems.
• Confident attending events and representing the charity.

Responsibilities

• Handle admin for the Events & Ambassadors team, including responding to enquiries by phone and email.
• Process responses to event invitations and prepare mailings.
• Make travel bookings and liaise with suppliers and place orders.
• Prepare event materials and maintain electronic filing system.
• Travel to support event delivery across the UK as needed.

Skills

Proactive team player

Experienced administrator

IT user

Ambassador for charity

Tools

Office IT tools

Job description

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is seeking a Business Support Assistant to join the Events and Ambassadors team. This home-based role requires regular presence at the Reading office (RG1) and occasional UK travel to support events.

A 12-month fixed-term contract offers diverse administration duties and front-line event support. Responsibilities include handling enquiries, coordinating invitations, bookings, supplier liaison, and maintaining filing systems, with opportunities to travel and attend