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Administrative Support Assistant

£40,599 - £40,599
London - Central
Temporary / Interim
 

Job Description

King's Climate & Sustainability Team is advertising for an Admin Assistant to support King’s at COP29. King’s College London is officially admitted as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) Observer to COP negotiations and is eligible to nominate delegates to attend the Intersessional meetings and COPs. King’s Climate & Sustainability Team coordinate the process for the whole university.



The main responsibility will be to provide administrative support for the selection and pre-event training of the King’s delegation. Tasks will include:




  • collate applications and prepare papers for the Selection Panel

  • coordinate and send out applicant responses – unsuccessful and successful

  • manage and maintain communication with nominees

  • manage information and registrations on the UN registration system, including keeping up to date with new information about COP29 as it becomes available, updating nominees, inputting and submitting nominee information

  • organise agenda and contribute to development of materials for pre-event training



This work will give the opportunity to put into practice / develop further knowledge on the background, structure and processes of the COP negotiations and the role research plays, and to build professional networks with others across the university working in climate related research. It will also provide the opportunity to deliver key sessions in the pre-event training about UN and COP processes.



The contract is for around 50 hours of work between July and November. We expect there to be busier periods of 4-5 hours a week between 8 July and 5 August and in the lead-up to COP in late Oct/Nov, when the role holder must be available, but in the quieter periods we expect there to be around 1-2 hours a week of work.



It is likely to be particularly suitable for a PhD student studying a climate-related discipline.



Please apply by 10am on Thursday 27 June.



Qualifications

N/a



Skills

Knowledge of COP processes



Understanding of climate related topics



IT literate



Good verbal and written communication skills



Flexibility

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King?s Climate & Sustainability (KCS) is a University-wide transformation programme to step up our response to the challenges posed by the climate emergency and global sustainability, and to accelerate and connect research, education and action across King?s. 

As Social Media & Content Assistant, you will have a flair for creating social media content and an excitement to engage with students about climate and sustainability in a fun, engaging and creative way. You will write, create and edit posts and reels relating to the work of King?s Climate & Sustainability and sustainability across the wider King?s community, including (but not limited to) research, education, projects, events, funding, opportunities, news and more. You will also support across some of our other digital channels, including the monthly newsletter and Ripple Effects blog. 

The ideal candidate will be well versed in current trends on social media and have creative ideas for viral-style content and engaging, informative captions. They will also be comfortable adapting tone and style to suit different platforms, engaging with students and staff, and presenting in front of the camera where necessary. 



Qualifications

NONE



Skills

Essential criteria 

  • Excellent standard of English and communication skills (written and oral). 
  • Experience of writing and creating content for social media (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok), including videos, with a keen eye for current trends. 
  • Strong design skills (e.g. Canva). 
  • Owner of a smartphone (we do not have one to supply). 
  • Accurate and methodical approach to work, with a keen eye for detail. Proven ability in producing high quality work with tight time scales. 
  • Ability to work independently and creatively, to come up with new ideas that will engage and excite students. 
  • Ability to manage time effectively, work flexibly and prioritise workload. 
  • An interest in and enthusiasm for climate and sustainability and a positive approach. 
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity through inclusive and accessible communications.

Desirable criteria 

  • Ability to plan ahead; able to develop content for projects and communication goals ahead of schedule. 
  • Willingness to speak to camera

Please demonstrate that you meet these criteria in your application, with examples. 

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