Corporate Assistant, 1 Permanent role and 1 Fixed Term to 28 February 2017, Newcastle

The selection process will consist of a test and interview, which will take place on 13 (test) and 15 (interview) June 2016 at our Newcastle Offices. 

The Big Lottery Fund is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and will respond positively to meet individual needs throughout the recruitment process.

Are you looking for a change? Or just something new? 

Join us and play an important role working with a range of different internal and external customers as you provide effective administrative support as part of a friendly team. 

You’ll be involved in everything from inputting and updating information on our database to dealing with enquiries about the progress of applications and grants for National Lottery good cause funding. 

In return, the benefits are truly rewarding - including generous holidays, flexible working, paid parental leave and a generous pension scheme. We’ll also give you exceptional support and training and every opportunity to progress within our organisation. 

So if you’re used to working in a team-focused customer care environment and you have experience in administration, we want to hear from you. 

Specific Duties will include: 

Undertake a variety of duties to support the efficient and effective operation of the team 

Maintain and develop administrative systems, such as filing, databases, spreadsheets, etc. 

Deal with internal and external customer/ stakeholder enquiries

Provide support to colleagues in related project work and initiatives 

Operate appropriate systems and technology 

Prepare management information and reporting 

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying, recommending and implementing improvements

You will need the following skills: 

Data entry and data maintenance 

Minute and note taking 

Customer care 

Reasoning and analytical skills