We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team of volunteers at Kids Run Free. We are a charity events management company that is dedicated to organising free children's running races throughout the UK. Our goal is to get children to do more exercise, eat healthier and be excited about health at a younger age. Visit: www.kidsrunfree.co.uk to find out more information.
Reports to: Operations Manager
Major Function and purpose: Responsible for office and administrative duties
Supervision received: This position serves under the direction of Operations Manager
Essential job functions:
- Maintaining diary information
- Sending and responding to emails
- Act as point of contact for general telephone enquiries
- Ordering equipment for the general function of the office
- Office Room preparation including setting up refreshments, preparing food, stationery, clearing rooms when meetings completed, and washing up afterwards if required.
- Stocking kitchen area periodically and ensuring they are tidy
- Checking incoming departmental emails for requests for assistance, and responding or passing to colleagues as appropriate
- Taking minutes and emailing to internal staff
- Ad hoc administration tasks
Minimum qualifications:
- Strong IT capabilities in range of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Internet)
- Office/Administration experience
- Event experience desirable
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Internet)
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team or alone
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise work
- Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and able to cope with a varied and challenging role
- The role requires excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and will require someone who is keen and quick to learn
Benefits:
- Supporting, developing and shaping a much needed charity
- Reference for any jobs or courses you undertake in the future
**Travel expenses to the office and lunch allowance**
Number of roles for this position: One part time role