Vacancies: Research and Campaigns Assistant (Women’s Institute)

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic public affairs organization in London is seeking a motivated individual to join its team. The role involves providing administrative support for public affairs research, campaigning, and events. Candidates should be degree-educated with strong communication skills and a commitment to social issues. The position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experienced administrator with a background in maintaining databases.
• Understanding of social and environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in public affairs research, campaigning, and lobbying.
• Provide administrative and research support to the Public Affairs Team.
• Be main point of contact for the Public Affairs Committee.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer care skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Database management

Job description

£22,920 per annum
35 hours per week, fixed-term contract until September 2013.
Based in London, SW6

The WI is the largest women’s organisation with over 210,000 members. It plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities, the chance to build new skills and campaign on issues that matter to them. We have an opportunity for a confident and motivated individual to join our Public Affairs Team. Assisting in all fields of public affairs research, campaigning and lobbying, you will provide administrative and research support to the Team and support with the development and delivery of events and special projects. You will also provide a vital service to the Public Affairs Committee and working groups, ensuring that agendas, meetings and reports are all up-to-date and accurate, and aid the Head of Public Affairs as the main point of contact for the Committee.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will be an experienced administrator with a background in maintaining databases and office systems. A good team player with a flexible attitude, you will have excellent communication and customer care skills and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. An understanding of social and environmental issues is also essential, along with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of the WI.

For an application pack, please contact Chrystal Isherwood, HR Officer, on [e-mail] or 020 7371 9300 ext. 231.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4 October 2012.
No agencies or media please.