Marie Curie Cancer Care

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title Administration Assistant Job reference SC2323 Department Regional Fundraising Location Aberdeen Reports to Fundraising Manager Accountable to Central Regional Manager

Job summary

1. To undertake a wide range of responsibilities in the fundraising office including word processing, data entry, making and receiving telephone calls and filing.

2. To receive and collate information on behalf of the Community Fundraiser and Fundraising Manager, e.g. Volunteer registration forms, expenses, collection permits and Gift Aid forms.

3. To assist with the coordination and planning of Community Fundraising Campaigns.

4. To follow up and resolve a variety of enquires and requests relating to Community Fundraising work from internal departments and Marie Curie Cancer Care supporters and volunteers.

5. To attend training relevant to the job role.

6. To assist with cash handling duties.

Key Liaisons

Internal

Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising Team, Regular Giving Fundraisers, Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager, Legacy Advisor.

External

Local companies, supermarkets, volunteers, supporters.

General

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Marie Curie Cancer Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:  Marie Curie Cancer Care operates a no-smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non- smoker or be prepared not to smoke in any Charity premises, grounds or vehicles or when on Marie Curie Cancer Care business outside the office.  Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.  Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.  Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.  Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.  Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.  For designated roles, the post holder will be responsible for health & safety, business continuity planning and/or risk management. (These responsibilities will be notified on appointment).

This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder. Marie Curie Cancer Care Person specification

Job title: Administration Assistant Job reference: SC2323

Criteria Essential Desirable How assessed

Skills / Abilities • Good verbal and written communication • Application skills • References • Accurate IT skills including word • Interview processing, email, spreadsheets • Ability to work within set guidelines and systems • Flexibility and able to work within tight deadlines • Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and others • Attention to detail • Ability to develop and maintain manual and computerised office systems • A good telephone manner • Responsible, reliable and able to work without supervision • Willing to work as part of a team to achieve common goals

Knowledge • Good working knowledge of Microsoft office software and internet explorer

Qualifications, • GCSE/SCE (pass level) English (or • Certificates training and equiv) • Application education • Ability to demonstrate equivalent skills • Interview through practical learning • Evidence of IT/database training

Experience • Office administration • Working in a • Application • General secretarial experience NHS/non profit • Interview environment • References • General financial/numeric experience

Other requirements Marie Curie Cancer Care Terms and conditions

Job title Administration Assistant Job reference SC2323 Salary scale Marie Curie Cancer Care Contract 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary £16,062 Annual leave entitlement 25 days per year, plus bank holidays Notice period One month Working hours 17.5 hours per week Probationary period Six months

Other benefits  Stakeholders Pension Scheme  Season Ticket Loan  Bike Loan  Computer loan

Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 30th November 2014 Interview dates: Tuesday 16th December 2014

Please send applications to: The Recruitment Team Marie Curie Cancer Care 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TP

Email: [email protected]