Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute towards Poppyscotlands annual Poppy Appeal?We are looking for a Temporary Administration Assistant to join us on a fixed term basis until 13th December 2024 for our Poppy Appeal 2024 and operate from our Poppyscotland office at Logie Green Road, Edinburgh.Duties will include:

Data entry - logging donor payments, recording communications and orders received from existing volunteers and new supporters and creating new records
Mailing out letters and forms
Interacting with members of the public and volunteers by email and on the telephone ensuring the charity’s high standards of customer service are maintained
Coordinating selected Poppy Appeal collection activities at various venues in central Edinburgh between 21st October – 11th November
Banking and cash handling
Overseeing the distribution schedule of the Temporary Drivers on a daily basis
Occasionally accompanying the Driver whilst delivering and collecting in Edinburgh city centre
Supporting other members of the fundraising team with other administrative tasks when required
Participating in Poppy Appeal collections at various venues around Edinburgh on Saturday 9th November 2024

You will have demonstrable experience using various IT systems (including Microsoft Office and data entry) and will be a confident communicator. You will have the ability to work to deadlines and offer a flexible approach in your work to the changing needs of the Poppy Appeal. A current driving licence is desirable but not essential.Reporting directly to the Poppy Appeal Organiser, you will have a basic contract of 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9.00 am – 4.30pm with the commitment to work flexibility up to 35 hours per week depending on business needs. Ad hoc weekend working may be required.Any offer of employment will be subject to usual pre employment checks including a PVG check.Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.The normal place of work for this post is New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HQ. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools. Your People Manager will determine the requirements of this based on Poppyscotland policy.Poppyscotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards.Closing Date: Thursday 26th September 2024We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact .

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