Events and Office Administrator

Events and Office Administrator

£19,695 to £24,329 per annum pro rata plus benefits

Permanent contract - part time (30 hours)

Based in Manchester

IPPR North, IPPR’s dedicated think-tank in the North of England, is seeking an Events and Office Administrator to manage our Manchester Office.

It’s an exciting time to be joining IPPR North as we embark on a range of new projects to develop bold ideas for a stronger economy and prosperous people and places.

The postholder will oversee the smooth running of the Manchester office, in addition to providing regular diary support for the Director of IPPR North, and organising a range of events.

To be successful you will need to be highly organised, a willing communicator, and possess the ability to manage multiple tasks. You will have experience of office administration and events organisation; excellent IT skills; and ideally experience of using database management systems. You will pay close attention to detail and be willing to work flexibly as part of a small yet busy team. An interest in IPPR North’s work will be a distinct advantage.

IPPR – the Institute for Public Policy Research is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As an organisation engaging in critical debate about a wide range of progressive policy issues, we value the creativity and range of perspectives that a diverse team can provide.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant to fill the post. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

For an information pack and application form please go to our website by clicking apply.

Please do not send CVs.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Midnight Sunday 17 February 2019.

Interviews will be held on 28th February 2019.