Business Support Assistant

Job Location: Remote

Salary: £27,794 to £29,782 per annum pro-rata based on 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term contract from mid March until end August 2026

Are you a proactive organiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for helping people and supporting teams to make a difference? Are you looking for a role where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to grow? Join us at the British Red Cross as a Business Support Assistant and play a pivotal role in acting as secretary to the Staff Association and assisting the People Services Leadership Team. You’ll be at the heart of administrative support, from coordinating meetings and managing communication channels to handling procurement and assisting with crucial projects. Your work will directly impact the success of our staff association, ensuring smooth operations and helping vulnerable people worldwide during crises. If you’re eager to collaborate, stay organised, and make a real-world difference, this is your chance to join an inclusive, compassionate, and dynamic team.

Wondering what a day in the life of a Business Support Assistant would look like? You’ll be:

• Organising and managing meeting schedules, preparing agendas, and distributing paperwork and minutes.
• Keeping filing systems up to date, managing archives, and providing administrative assistance, including handling invoices and communication channels.
• Arranging travel and accommodation for meetings, liaising with delegates and venues.
• Typing correspondence, reports, and minutes; creating Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations; responding to email and telephone enquiries.
• Actively participating in team meetings, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively to meet targets and uphold the organisation's values.

To be a successful Business Support Assistant, you’ll need:

• To be able to communicate clearly in writing and person, keeping everything organised and efficient with well-written letters, minutes, and notes.
• Proficiency in Office 365 is essential, from managing documents in SharePoint to scheduling with Outlook—these tools will be your everyday allies.
• Your attention to detail will keep everything on track, whether it’s tracking invoices, arranging meetings, or managing calendars.
• You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing experience from assisting teams with bookings, travel arrangements, and other essential admin tasks.
• Basic project management skills are key, enabling you to break down tasks and keep things moving toward successful outcomes.
• Being numerate and solutions-focused, you’ll spot trends, question inconsistencies, and tackle challenges with a practical, results-driven approach.

Interested? The closing date for applications will be at 23.59 on Sunday 1st February 2026.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get: At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBTQ+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network. Together, we are the world's emergency responders.