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Regional administrator, Devon and Cornwall Christian Aid

Christian Aid believes that everyone deserves the right to a full life, free of poverty and injustice. Our life-changing work couldn’t happen without people working dependably behind the scenes. With flawless attention to detail and a positive, proactive approach, your efficient support will help ensure the Exmouth regional office runs smoothly.

You’ll be the first point of contact for supporters in Cornwall and Devon and will build relationships with key volunteers. You’ll process income and expenditure, keep accurate records on our database and ensure our high standards and procedures are adhered to.

You’ve succeeded in a previous administrative position, are friendly and enjoy working with the general public. You’ll be used to working under pressure, handling finances and have database experience. An awareness of church networks, how to manage volunteers and the geography of Devon and Cornwall would all be an advantage.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Planning and organising

Please provide an example of a time when planning and organising your work tasks was especially critical, for example to meet a tough deadline or to deal with several priorities.

Team work

Please describe a time when you have used your team work skills to progress a project or to resolve a disagreement.

Customer focus

Please tell us about a time when you took steps to improve the service being provided to a client/customer/supporter.

Attention to detail

Please tell us about an occasion when your numeracy skills and use of spreadsheets and/or databases has been essential to complete a task satisfactorily.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (59 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 207/MA

Closing date: 9am, Monday 10 October2011

Interview date: Thursday 20 October2011

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.