British Basketball is currently recruiting for the role of Administration Officer.<br /><br />Please send a CV and covering letter to Alice French via email or post.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:alicefrench@basketballgb.com">alicefrench@basketballgb.com</a><br /><br />British Basketball, 40 Bernard Street, London, WC1N 1ST<br /><br />The closing date for applications is 13th June 2008.<br /><br />Interviews to be held approx. 24-26th June 2008.<br /><br />Ideal start date is 21-28 July 2008.
The Administration Officer has responsibility for providing a range of administrative support to the British Basketball program, the British Basketball Board and the British Basketball Performance Manager. He/she will ensure timely, high-quality and effective delivery of these functions, with a view to ensuring the efficient administration and delivery of the British Basketball strategic plan.The post holder will contribute to the achievement of performance targets, aims and objectives of British Basketball through providing comprehensive and efficient administrative and financial support services, exceptional logistical support for the four British Basketball teams, and other administrative and office support as may be required from time to time.We are looking for candidates educated to degree level or equivalent, with at least one year"s experience in providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment, including experience of making corporate booking and managing and maintaining databases. Candidates will be highly computer literate, be able to work effectively alone as well as part of a team, have an eye for detail including when under pressure, the ability to self-organise, manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines, and have strong inter-personal and verbal / written communication skills.The ideal personal qualities we are looking for include being solution focused, honest, the ability to gain the confidence and respect of others, calmness under pressure, commitment, enthusiasm, motivation, willingness and desire to entertain new ideas and seize opportunities, and willingness to accept and encourage constructive challenges.
Please apply as outlined above.