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Administrative Assistant

  • Part time
  • £24,876 – £27,276 pro-rata
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 25th October 2024


  • Advertised from 8th October 2024
  • Permanent. 21 hrs per week, worked Wed - Fri.

Role

Are you known for your exceptional organisational skills and your ability to deliver first class support?

This is a unique opportunity to join SCIAF as an Administrative Assistant. By providing administrative assistance across teams, you will play a vital role in supporting the team who manage our development programmes overseas.

About SCIAF

SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Our mission is to enable the poorest to lift themselves out of poverty and work together to protect our common home, help people recover from disaster, and inspire people in Scotland to put their faith into action. SCIAF works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, to bring about lasting change. We reach out to those in need, regardless of age, race or religion and believe in supporting the whole person, including their spiritual wellbeing, political voice, cultural and community life.

The Role

As a member of the Central Services team, you will contribute to the achievement of SCIAF’s vision and mission by providing administrative support across the organisation but predominately to the Integral Human Development department and by providing excellent customer care to SCIAF’s supporters prominently by telephone and occasionally be email.

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong administration skills who can work autonomously, take ownership of projects, and consistently shows initiative in moving them forward. Also essential to the role is a hands-on team player, willing to get stuck in. Previous experience of call handling will be a major advantage. You will have a can-do attitude, experience of working in a fast-paced environment and have a flexible approach to your role.

Safeguarding

SCIAF undertakes to ensure that all staff, volunteers and relevant others, whose work might involve contact with children, will have completed additional recruitment procedures and have obtained a satisfactory PVG Check from Disclosure Scotland. We would also confirm that all staff are expected to adhere to a Code of Conduct which specifies the attitudes and behaviour that all staff are expected to maintain.

Application notes

You can find the job application pack, which include a full Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form via our website sciaf.org.uk/jobs.

Please read the full Job Description/Person Specification carefully and get in touch if you have any questions or would like an informal discussion.

As an inclusive employer, we want our staff team to reflect the communities in which we live and work. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 25 October 2024 (this deadline may change in line with applications received).

Interviews: to be held week beginning Monday 4 November 2024 (interviews may be brought forward in line with the above)