Admin & Operations Assistant

Context

Debate Mate Schools runs after-school debating clubs in areas of high child poverty, delivered by students from the top universities as mentors. Debate Mate delivers a range of innovative, cutting-edge educational programmes that focus on developing communication skills, leadership, critical and creative thinking, teamwork and self-management, as well as building confidence, resilience and self-esteem. Current Debate Mate programmes include:

• Core Programme: Debate clubs in schools, the Urban Debate League and Debate Mate Cup, working with pupils in Years 5 – 10
• Virtual Debate Programme: Working with schools to deliver an online programme to students in Years 5 - 10 and online competitions
• Debate Mate Graduate School: Working with Year 10 – 13 pupils, including Saturday school, competitions and supporting older students in delivering community projects
• Debate Mate Plus: A programme that includes debate training, careers and UCAS advice, employer interactions and access to work placements / internships
• Debate Mate Accelerate Programme: Debate clubs focused on students deemed at risk of exclusion or with academic, behavioural or social needs
• DebateBox: An innovative behaviour intervention programme to engage students through debating and boxing
• Education UK Programmes, which include bespoke student and CPD training for teachers
• Debate Mate International Summer Programmes: Condensed three week programmes in Nepal, Kenya and Rwanda

Debate Mate Limited provides world-class communication and leadership training, executive coaching, engagement events, and consultancy for the business world. Our unique methodology is based on the fundamentals of competitive debating, and our programmes are delivered by young, dynamic, and fearless mentors - the majority of whom were themselves Debate Mate students. We have worked with over 5,000 professionals from blue-chip companies across the world including Goldman Sachs, the Premier League, and HSBC, increasing the capacity of individuals and teams and, ultimately, adding to our clients' bottom line. By working with the business professionals of today, we are able to grow the business leaders of tomorrow. 

Debate Mate’s Values

Debate Mate prides itself on being a fun, enjoyable and diverse place to work. Debate Mate is a small, high energy, idea driven and hard working team. We are passionate about what we do and we strive to provide the highest quality in all of our programmes and a personal touch to our communication.

Innovation - We constantly adapt and innovate to meet the needs of the audiences we work with. 

Passion - Through our mentor-led delivery model, we inspire the people we work with to be their lead and develop core-confidence.

Diversity & Inclusivity - Diversity is in our DNA and we believe that every individual should have the opportunity to develop key skills to succeed and fulfill their potential. Our programmes are for everyone.

We are looking for an Admin & Operations Assistant to join our dynamic team supporting the Executive Director, CEO and Founder with the overall effective running of Debate Mate Schools and Debate Mate Limited

Main Objectives of the role: 

• To support the Executive Director, CEO and Founder with the management of their day to day diaries
• To support with the administration related to events and programmes that the senior team are involved in
• To assist the senior team with managing client relationships and partnerships, both on the charity and business side of Debate Mate

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Working with the Executive Director, CEO and Founder to provide support in the day to day running of the charity and business
• Management of admin associated with Debate Mate partnerships and key stakeholders as well as supporting in organising networking events to boost the profile of the brand
• Support the Executive Director, CEO and Founder with the management of their day to day diaries
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with HR administration e.g. onboarding of new staff, staff training and development and the running of the Debate Mate office

This is an exciting opportunity to work very closely with the senior Debate Mate team and gain an understanding of the operations of the social business.

Please see Person Specifications here.