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Join the pioneering Ellen MacArthur Foundation team to foster a sustainable future through a circular economy
Overview
Salary £23500
Location Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Cowes United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is at the forefront of driving the transition towards a circular economy, striving for a system that benefits both people and the environment. Collaborating with businesses, academia, and policymakers, the Foundation offers a dynamic and influential platform for systemic change on a global scale.
- Provide critical support and coordination to multiple teams within the Foundation.
- Assist senior managers with administrative tasks and act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
- Play a vital role in the organization and execution of workshops and events.
- At least two years of administrative experience in an NGO, business, or government setting.
- Excellent command of English and proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Interest in the circular economy is highly beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
- Confidence in external communication and the ability to work independently.
- Quick learner in adapting to new IT systems and processes.
- Generous benefits including holiday allowance, parental leave, pension, health scheme, and a wellbeing programme.
- Existing right to work in the UK is required as visa sponsorship is not available.
- Apply here before the deadline on April 19th, 2024. The desired start date is ASAP.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an organization that develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy. We work with, and inspire, business, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilise systems solutions at scale, globally. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Our vision is a new economic system that delivers better outcomes for people and the environment.
As a Team Assistant, you will provide essential coordination and support to our various teams across the Foundation. These roles are pivotal to the success of our teams and are all based in our busy office in Cowes. You will support our senior managers with their day-to-day admin needs as well as liaising with our internal and external stakeholders and being a key contact in supporting our workshops and events.
Job requirements include strong organisational skills, at least two years’ experience in an administrative capacity in an NGO, business or government institution, excellent written and spoken English, good working knowledge of Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, etc) and Microsoft Office. Interest in the circular economy would be a distinct advantage. Strong attention to detail with good time management. Confident in writing emails to external contacts (e.g. contacts from our member businesses). The ability to work autonomously. The ability to learn new IT systems and processes quickly.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus UK bank holidays and discretionary extra days leave), generous parental leave, enhanced pension options/private health scheme after 6 months, and a wellbeing programme.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for this role, as it does not meet the current minimum stipulated salary level. All applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Please apply by clicking here. Desired starting date: ASAP Closing date: 19th April 2024.
