Programme Administrator

We are now looking for a Programme Administrator to provide administrative support to the Legacies of Enslavement programme team.

Legacies of Enslavement is the 10-year restorative justice initiative launched in response to the Guardian founders’ links to transatlantic slavery.

This is initially a 2 year fixed term contract or staff secondment.

• Support and document key project meetings
• Organise travel bookings, arranging any visa or entry requirements and insurance for the LoE team
• Provide support for the team’s day to day budget management, through processing the teams expenses, invoices and payments to freelancers and contributors
• Maintain the team’s administration and operational processes including LoE programme contacts, engagements and impact trackers
• Work with the Programme Coordinator to provide support to the Restorative Justice workstream of the programme, including working with the Programme Coordinator monitoring our community engagement work
• Support the Scott Trust Bursaries and Mid-Career Fellowships workstreams of the programme

• At least three years of relevant administration experience
• Experience supporting multiple individuals concurrently and individuals based overseas
• Experience of fast-paced working environments
• Experience of working efficiently and effectively unsupervised
• Experience of coordinating complicated work based projects, such as travel itineraries or cross organisational schemes
• Previous experience of working in a social or racial justice oriented role or organisation, although this isn’t essential.
• Previous experience of working on an international programme
• Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian, minority ethnic or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

The closing date for applications is Monday 21st October 2024.

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Sean Brinkley, sean.brinkley@guardian.co.uk to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

• Benefits & Policies

We offer six weeks annual leave per annum. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age).

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent’s Canal.