Business in the Community Ireland is excited to invite candidates to apply for the position of Full-time Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Education Team and to provide programme lead for the Industry Insights for Teachers programme, which is an educator-focussed programme. Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) are Leaders in Sustainability and Social Inclusion. Our purpose is to inspire, challenge and facilitate businesses to bring about a sustainable, low carbon economy and an inclusive society where everyone thrives. We leverage our extensive network and depth of knowledge to guide businesses to embed all aspects of sustainability into their operations. Our programmes and partnerships are designed to bring about measurable improvements in environmental sustainability and social equity. www.bitc.ie

The purpose of this role is to coordinate, deliver and maintain efficient and professional administration systems for the Education team in BITCI, with a specific focus on our post-primary programmes.

JOB SUMMARY

• Permanent role, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• Role is based in our office in Phibsborough, Dublin 7 (this is a hybrid role, with in-office attendance expected 2-3 days per week)
• Full-time role is 35 hours a week
• Salary €28k-€33k per annum, depending on experience.
• Providing administrative support to Head of Education, National Programme Leads and Regional s
• This role requires experience in administrative tasks including minute-taking, diary management, organising meetings, taking phone calls and responding to email queries, maintaining and organising filing (digital and physical), regular communications, ordering office supplies, photocopying and printing and report formatting (having regard to our branding and templates).
• This role ensures the smooth functioning of the office environment and the most efficient operational flow of the work of the team. Communications needs include broadly to the team and also ensuring regular check ins with programme leads.
• IT skills requires are a high level of proficiency in the range of Microsoft Office programmes e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and digital design (including Canva or Adobe photoshop or similar). In addition, experience in CRM systems such as MS Dynamics or Salesforce is a distinct advantage.
• Experience is required in event administration and survey management: organising events and the production and distribution of surveys and data management of results.
• This role is also responsible for leading and managing the delivery of our Industry Insights for Teachers programme, which is a programme that showcases companies and roles/career routes to educators across a series of webinars/seminars across the academic year.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal is required.

Please note that you must hold current eligibility to work in Ireland to be considered for the role.

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Benefits offered:

• Annual leave: starts with 23 days annual leave per year, rising to 26 days after 1 year, and up to 30 days on a sliding scale with tenure.
• Various generous/paid family friendly leave policies to promote work/life balance and positive mental health.
• PRSA: Option to join the Company’s PRSA scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Flexible/hybrid working practices.
• Work from Anywhere in the world for 10 days per year.
• Career growth – We want you to grow with us.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme including free unlimited virtual GP visits.
• Cycle to work scheme; including claiming back your mileage!
• TaxSaver commuter scheme.
• Supports to set up home office and provision of all necessary IT infrastructure for remote working.
• Volunteer leave days – We encourage you to give back to the community.
• Did we mention great teammates?!

How to Apply

To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter via email to careers@bitc.ie by Sunday 20th July at midnight and mark the Subject Line: “Administrative Assistant, Education Team”. Interviews will be held at our office in Dublin 7 shortly after the closing date.

Please apply early, as we will be scheduling interviews with candidates on a rolling basis.

Business in the Community Ireland is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an inclusive employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or socio-economic status.

Note: Applicants who anticipate needing special assistance for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, careers@bitc.ie