About The Role
Team Assistant – Africa and Overseas Branches (OSBs)
Location: Flexible across the UK (occasional working in our London office)
Permanent Contract
Hours: hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary Range: £, - £, (plus Inner London Weighting of £,, if applicable) per annum
Are you looking to enter the international humanitarian sector? Could you provide a high level of administrative and office support to our International Directorate? We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and well-organised individual with administrative skills to provide us with office support. In this varied role you'll be providing support to the British Red Cross Africa and OSBs team in the International Directorate.
A Day in the life of a Team Assistant…
Your primary stakeholders are BRC Head of Africa and regional teams based both in the UK and across Africa. You’ll provide a high level of administrative and office support. Whether it is facilitating team efforts to respond to crisis or supporting our teams with our longer-term partnerships with African Red Cross /Red Crescent National Societies. Your support will help to ensure the smooth running of the team.
You'll liaise with different colleagues in various locations and will be a key point of contact for many requests coming to the region.
Some of the tasks you may be involved every day can include:
1. Organising meetings and training
2. Fielding queries and requests from various stakeholders
3. Arranging and facilitating travel bookings
4. Providing financial and reporting administrative support to the team
5. Supporting recruitment processes when needed
What we are looking for
Previous experience of administrative tasks, excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities along with a solution orientated approach. You are a competent IT user, have experience with AI tools, and can adapt to and pick-up new systems quickly. Experience in managing diaries, email and financial reporting would be an advantage.
You are able to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels and across cultures. You can build relationships and networks quickly. Ability to speak French is essential. An interest in Africa and international humanitarian context would be an advantage.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience relevant to our work.
If the idea of working within the world's largest humanitarian network excites you - please apply and tell us why and what you can bring!
Interested? Closing date for your application is on Thursday th March. Interviews will take place soon after.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
6. Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
7. Holidays: days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy extra days.
8. Pension scheme: Up to % contributory pension.
9. Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
10. Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
11. Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
12. CycleWork: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders