Programme Administrator – Temporary (Hybrid)

About the role

This temporary, hybrid position supports a grant‑funded human rights institute in central London. You will provide high‑level administrative assistance to senior executives and manage logistics for international investigative trips and training events.

Key responsibilities

• Arrange travel, accommodation, insurance and visas for project teams.
• Prepare executives for trips and coordinate training logistics.
• Maintain project spreadsheets, update databases and process grant‑related invoices.
• Assist staff abroad by handling emails and phone calls as needed.
• Provide secretarial support, including catering, conference calls and credit‑card reconciliation.
• Draft budgets for grant projects and take minutes at meetings.
• Cover reception duties occasionally.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education.
• Experience in project administration within the NGO or charitable sector.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Interest in human‑rights issues and willingness to travel internationally at least once a year.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint (useful but not essential).

What we offer

• Competitive rate of £18.60 per hour plus holiday pay.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with senior executives on high‑profile human‑rights projects.