Executive Assistant to the Office of General Counsel (Maternity Cover)
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Maternity Cover Upto 52 weeks
Hours: Full Time
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.
Our Office of the General Counsel Division is recruiting for a maternity cover position for ‘Executive Assistant to the Office of the General Counsel’ to join its dynamic and busy team. The organisation is currently operating a hybrid working model.
The purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate the General Counsel’s Division in addition to providing executive and administrative support, research as well developing clear channels of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate must have:
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent with relevant experience in an administrative, financial or legal position.
* Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief Worldwide.
* Previous experience of providing executive support.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
* Ability to work with senior leaders, a diverse team and maintain strong relationships and build credibility.
* Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels. This includes the ability to engage within a multicultural environment
* Has a positive demeanour, and able to overcome setbacks by motivating self and others.
* Flexible, concise and timely minute taking experience and skills (formal and real time).
* Willingness to travel, and work outside normal office hours when urgent.
* Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and with shifting priorities.
* Proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, using initiative to problem solve and making sure tasks are properly finished.
* Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and spoken English in particular.
* Excellent and extensive experience with IT software and computer programmes, excellent Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Professional and flexible approach to work.
* Excellent work attendance and punctuality record.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on the 22nd July
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
* screening clearance
* proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check
* receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The Company
Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian aid and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work in over 45 countries, assist people of all faiths and none according to need and do not discriminate in any way. Our proximity means we can often respond swiftly to emergencies and work in areas that other organisations cannot access.
We are the only UK-based Muslim faith-inspired charity to have been certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), which is designed to ensure that charities best meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), we have Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council, and we are a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
What We Offer
Islamic Relief Worldwide recognises our staff as our biggest asset, and so we offer a range of benefits designed to support their professional development, mental and physical health, and work/life balance.
Personal learning and development opportunities
Annual leave and additional leave
Service related pension scheme
Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay
Employee assistance support
Occupational advanced sick pay
Mental Health First Aiders
Charity volunteering
Cycle to Work scheme
On-site car parking
Field
visits
Our Values
Sincerity
Sincerity
We are driven and motivated by sincerity to God and our duty to humanity.
Excellence
A commitment to excellence is a hallmark of our operations, programmes and conduct towards the vulnerable people we serve.
Compassion
Compassion
Every life is precious, so we join other humanitarian actors in easing the suffering caused by disasters, poverty and injustice.
Social Justice
Social Justice
We empower poor and vulnerable people to have their rights fulfilled and to achieve their God-given potential.
Custodianship
Custodianship
We value and protect the Earth and its resources, including its people, and we aim to honour the trust people place in us to be transparent and accountable.
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