Programme Assistant – Greenpeace

Full-Time / Up to 12 month maternity cover contract

Based in London 

The Programme Department is at the frontline of Greenpeace’s work. They develop strategy and tactics that make our campaigns successful. Within the Programme Department our Campaigners investigate and expose environmental abuse, promoting environmentally responsible and socially just solutions and confronting those with the power to bring change. In 2015/6 some of our campaigns will include Protecting the Arctic, Defending the biodiversity of our Oceans and Promotion of sustainable energy strategies.

Greenpeace UK is currently looking for an experienced Assistant to provide effective administration and diary support for the Programme Leadership Team and other administration for the Programme Department as directed by the Programme Planning Coordinator.

You will manage the Programme Director’s diary, incoming calls and correspondence, travel, meetings and expenses.  A fast paced role, you will keep track of his movements and develop productive relationships with his team, department staff and within the wider organisation.

You will also support 2 Deputy Programme Directors with their diaries, travel and administration

In addition you will coordinate the annual performance review meetings for Programme Department staff and support the Programme Planning Coordinator including note taking, support for away days and organisational projects.

You will need:

• Experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Experience of administering meetings
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent Microsoft Office and Google Apps skills
• Touch typing desirable

Most importantly, you share Greenpeace’s values and are keen to learn about our organisation and play a key role in supporting our campaigns.

The post of Programme Assistant is crucial to the smooth running of Greenpeace UK and the effectiveness of our campaigns; we hope you will be interested in applying.

You must be able to demonstrate that you are eligible to work in the UK