This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Team Assistant, who will support both the Research & Evidence and Policy & Public Affairs teams within the NSPCC Strategy and Knowledge Directorate.
What will the job involve?
As the Team Assistant for the Research and Evidence and Policy and Public Affairs teams, you will play a pivotal part in the running of two dynamic teams Responsibilities include:
Who am I working with?
The Team Assistant reports to the Head of Research & Evidence and the head of Policy and Public Affairs, but also with colleagues across the two teams, and with assistants and other colleagues across the wider Strategy & Knowledge directorate.
There is a diverse range of activity across the two teams, but there are things we all have in common; namely a passion for doing excellent work that makes a difference to children, and a commitment to showing care for each other and those involved in our work through trauma-informed practice and inclusive approaches. We put children at the heart of our work and in line with the NSPCC's strategic goals, listen to and take their views and ideas into account wherever we can.
Does this sound like the role for you?
We're looking for someone who shares these values. Additionally, as a Team Assistant you will need to work flexibly within a team, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be adept at managing your own time and priorities.
This role would suit someone with some experience in an administrative function, but it is also a highly varied role with development opportunities for the right candidate, who will have a real commitment to the teams they support, and a desire to contribute to making a difference to the lives of children.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early if we receive a high number of applications.
Interviews for this post will take place in person at the NSPCC's Weston House office in London on 17 January 2024.
This is hybrid role, with the post holder working from the NSPCC London Office one day per week - or more, if preferred.
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As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
At the NSPCC we are on a journey to becoming a trauma-informed organisation for the children, young people and families that we work with, as well as our staff and volunteers. To be trauma-informed is one of the guiding principles that shape and guide our 2021-2031 Strategy. This means understanding the nature of adversity, trauma, and resilience so that we can work towards reducing and preventing further harm and promoting recovery and healing. Coming to work at the NSPCC will provide the opportunity for you to join us in our commitment to becoming a trauma-informed organisation.
Siobhan Walters / Children's Services