We’re looking for a part-time administrator to help with our office member support activities. This will initially be a temporary appointment, but is expected to become a longer-term staff role subject to a successful trial period. The longer-term role will include holiday, pension benefits etc in addition to the basic hourly rate. The time commitment required will be 22½ hours per week, with full-time availability (15 hours) required on Mondays and Tuesdays and the remaining hours (7½ ) during the remainder of the week.
Responsibilities:
- Answering phone and responding to emails (most about membership) – e.g. setting up new membership/upgrading members, general enquiries about upcoming events.
- Updating the ECF calendar – updates to the calendar to support new events following registration via Wufoo form.
- ChessMoves – support for the sub-editing process including collation of materials from contributors, preparation of final copy including ChessBase diagrams, PGNs etc and first run proofreading ready for final proofreading.
- Support for pay to play and game fee – support as directed to cover various stages of the P2P and game fee invoicing process during busy periods, particularly July/ August when league game fees are due.
- Other administrative duties as directed.
Requirements:
- Previous administrative experience preferred.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ChessBase.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of WordPress and Adobe Photoshop would be helpful but not essential.
If you’re interested in being considered, please email us with details of your previous work and other experience, and why you’re interested in the position, at office@englishchess.org.uk