BSAS Operations and Administrative Executive
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BSAS Operations and Administrative Executive
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS), is looking to recruit an Operations and Administrative Executive to manage our membership and Register services.
BSAS established in 1944, is a charity dedicated to supporting animal science in the UK and Ireland. BSAS has an interest in science related to all animals with the Society’s core focus being livestock. We communicate, influence, and engage interest in how sustainable livestock production systems can contribute to socio-economic and ecosystem outcomes.
Our diverse membership comprises all career stages and includes leading academics, government, and industry professionals in all areas of animal science and related areas. This creates a dynamic and dedicated community committed to the betterment of the sector.
BSAS collaborative global networks aim to address climate change, global food security and one health challenges. BSAS provides an active platform that enables the dissemination of evidence-based research findings to show the role of livestock and other domesticated animals in high welfare and holistic sustainable agri-food systems.
The role, key requirements
• Administration of BSAS Membership and Register process and services
• Management of member communications
• Maintenance and updating of content on Society’s website
• Co-ordination of Awards applications and processes
• Maintenance and updating of the BSAS Policy and Procedure Manual
• Organisation of informational and learning webinars
Additional tasks
• Maintenance of central e-filing system, confidential and shared files
• Maintenance of the Society's mailing lists
• Assisting and supporting CEO as required
• Managing meeting invitations
• Attendance and taking minutes at board meetings
• Attend BSAS conferences
Person specification
Key Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Highly organized and proactive with the ability to handle a busy cross-functional workload
Excellent time management and planning skills with great attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation
Excellent MS Office skills and experience using Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Knowledge of working with content management systems, maintaining and updating website content
Desirable
Experience of working in an environment that operates internationally, being able to communicate with people across language, culture and time zones, additional language skills
How to apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV (maximum 2 x A4) and a supporting statement (max 2 x A4) to bsas@bsas.org.uk
Your supporting statement is a very important part of your application and is vital for us to decide whether to shortlist you for an interview. Please demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification and your motivation to work for BSAS, detailing your experience, skills, achievements and/or abilities that are relevant for the role.
Please note you must have existing Right to work in the UK as BSAS is not a sponsoring organisation.
30 hours/week, homebased. Annual Salary £20,000 (dependent on experience)