Could your leadership and planning skills help drive meaningful change in a humanitarian organisation?

Ready to make a real impact by supporting services that respond to crises across the UK?

As

• Leading a small team to deliver timely and effective administrative support across services.
• Managing incoming tasks, setting priorities and ensuring service levels are met or exceeded.
• Supporting the Director with diary management, travel arrangements and confidential communications.
• Coordinating meetings and events, including minute-taking and follow-up actions.
• Overseeing compliance with internal processes and systems, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the UK to share best practice and drive innovation.
  

• Experience managing people and processes to meet service delivery goals.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• A track record of providing administrative support to senior managers in a busy environment.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and the ability to travel across the Region or Devolved Nation.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 17th October 2025. Interviews commencing 24th October in Paisley.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.