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Welfare Administrator and Assistant to the CEO

Job description

Harris Hill are proud to be partnering with The Insurance Charities as they recruit their Welfare Administrator and Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. In this new, exciting and varied role, you will be an integral part of the Welfare Function in the daily assessment of applications from individuals for help. You will also undertake study with The Chartered Governance Institute to benefit the Charity and further your professional career.
A competitive salary, generous pension scheme and the opportunity for flexible working awaits together with the satisfaction of being an instrumental element of a charity which has already improved the lives of many thousands of individuals.
Key responsibilities
Helping in the assessment of applications for and reviews of financial support
General administration in support of the team including use of Microsoft Office, photocopying, filing, and updating of the Charity's electronic database (Icaris)
Dealing with general telephone enquiries and correspondence to the welfare department and forwarding to the appropriate department as appropriate
Drafting routine letters and e-mails
Assistance with administration of the Charity's meetings including quarterly Board and Committees and Annual General Meeting
Any other duties commensurate with this level of post as required by the CEO

Person specification
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Sympathetic to the needs of those in distress
Strong numerical and literacy skills
Able to follow procedures and undertake tasks in an ordered way, with excellent attention to detail
Strong administration background
Able to prioritise a range of work in a busy office environment
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders by phone, email and face to face
Reliable and self-motivated


Closing date: 9AM, Monday 26th October 2020