PA to the National Director
*Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
*Location: Sutton, UK National Office
*Working Hours: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days at home), 09:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Join Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), a Catholic charity dedicated to providing spiritual and practical support to persecuted Christians worldwide. We are seeking a proactive and experienced PA to support our dynamic National Director (ND) and play a crucial role in the smooth operation of our top-line initiatives and executive secretarial tasks.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide comprehensive administrative support to the ND, including managing emails, drafting correspondence, and proofreading documents.
*Organise and support board meetings for the ACN UK Charity & Trading Board, including minute-taking and preparing board packs.
*Handle logistics for visitors and staff, including booking travel, accommodation, and managing event logistics.
*Act as the main point of contact for the ACN Ambassador Scheme, managing communications and activities.
*Liaise with the Projects Team in Koenigstein regarding project availability and new requests, ensuring alignment with benefactor requirements.
*Support the Head of HR and the Senior Management Team (SMT) with administrative tasks and data protection compliance.
*Undertake additional duties as required, maintaining flexibility and a proactive approach to support the charity’s goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Extensive administrative experience, preferably within a charity or non-profit environment.
*Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong proofreading abilities.
*High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with data management.
*Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across various levels of the organisation.
*Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks.
*A proactive, creative, and flexible approach to problem-solving.
*Understanding of and alignment with the values and mission of ACN and the Catholic Church.
Benefits:
*Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
*Opportunities for professional development and growth within a globally impactful organisation.
*Supportive and mission-driven work environment.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.