Job Description

This is a great opportunity for someone to gain project experience and progress knowledge in HR operations, recruitment and talent management in an international humanitarian context.

The candidate will gain a close insight into the work of the International HR team as well as the wider International Directorate and will be given an opportunity to learn more about the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and the ways in which the British Red Cross supports it.

Main responsibilities

• Support the Talent Officer with register engagement, including drafting and sending engagement emails
• Support the Talent team to implement changes identified through the register engagement review. For example, recruitment administration for targeted delegate recruitment, survey design etc.
• Provide general admin support and data maintenance with Register Deployment Information database, e.g. logging and inputting information on recent overseas emergency deployments.
• Making full use of the training, development and accreditation opportunities
• Setting up to three personal development goals

Team Member

• A self-starter who is adaptable and flexible in their working style
• Actively participates in all team meetings
• Supports other team members
• Work and behaves in accordance with all BRC policies and procedures
• Upholds the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and acts with integrity, in accordance with the Society’s values (inclusive, compassionate, courageous and dynamic
• Training and development
• British Red Cross induction and mandatory training for all employees
• First Aid at Work (3 days)
• Career development workshop and support with job searching and job application writing
• Mentor support (1 hour per week for 24 weeks). Your mentor will help you with personal goal setting to make the most of your experience
• A full induction to the International Directorate, with ongoing support and supervision throughout your placement
• Pre- engagement checks
• This role does not require a criminal records check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Level 2 English and Math or working towards it. Keen interest in HR and Talent Management. A good organizer, with attention to detail capable of excellent administration. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good IT skills. Resilient and flexible, with ability to adapt to rapidly changing needs.