Job Description

Overview

Would you like to work with a dynamic organisation striving for social impact through social innovation? We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Volunteer Office Manager to support the leadership team of Global Social Innovators, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating lasting social change. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience while playing a key role in advancing initiatives that improve lives and support our mission.

What Will You Be Doing?

As the Office Manager, you will provide crucial administrative support to the leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. You will:

Organise and manage calendars and diaries. Coordinate internal meetings and assist with recruitment. Maintain and clear compliant up-to-date SharePoint filing system.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and organise travel arrangements. Diary Management: Maintain the office diary, ensuring efficient scheduling. Communication: Act as the first point of contact for executive communications, managing correspondence and liaising with stakeholders. Document Management: Prepare, edit, and organise documents, reports, and presentations. Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies. Event Planning: Organise volunteering meetings, events, workshops, and conferences, ensuring all logistics are handled effectively. Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain organisational integrity. Senior Leadership Support: Provide administrative and logistical support to leadership, facilitating cross-departmental coordination.

Essential Criteria

Minimum 1 year experience in an administrative or office management role. Proven experience in calendar and diary management. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of professionalism.

Desirable Criteria

Experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role. Previous experience in a non-profit, social enterprise, or mission-driven organisation. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate needs.

What Difference Will You Make?

Your input and expertise will help us:

Develop social innovation projects that positively impact individuals facing hardship. Ensure lived experience is prioritised in the design and delivery of new ideas. Create opportunities for better lives, empowering people to have agency and voice in decisions that affect them.

Additional Information

Role Type: Volunteer Location: Fully Remote Commitment: 6+ hours per week. Training & Support: Full induction and ongoing support provided.

Please apply with the following:

Your CV (required)
Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

Work from home
Application question(s):

Please can you confirm that you are aware that this is a volunteer position (Yes or No) Please can you confirm that you are willing to undergo a DBS check (Yes or No) Do you currently have immigration permission to be in the UK?
Experience:

Executive Assistant: 1 year (preferred) Diary Management: 1 year (preferred) Office: 1 year (preferred) Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote