Humankind Programme Assistant

Location:

Derry, Londonderry (Hybrid home & office)

Salary: £22,932 per annum, pro rata (£9,172 per annum at 14 hrs per week)

Hours:

14 per week (flexible Monday to Friday)

Contract:

Fixed term contract (11 months to end of December 2026)

Would you like to support a youth‑focussed, cross‑community programme and be part of the world's largest humanitarian movement?

Could you undertake a range of administrative and service support duties to ensure the overall success of the Humankind programme?

• Provide administrative and practical support to the Humankind Manager relating to all aspects of programme delivery.
• Make bookings and logistical arrangements for programme activities and events.
• Supporting the promotion of the Humankind programme across a range of networks.
• Work with comms team on implementing communications plan promoting programme opportunities and activities.
• Supporting the Humankind Manager in meeting financial reporting requirements for funder.
• Processing expenses, raising invoices and making payments.
• Supporting monitoring and evaluation during programme activities.
• Organising, collating and supporting the reporting of monitoring and evaluation information.

• Proven administration experience, including administering financial processes, knowledge of databases and an ability to analyse information.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Competence using Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation, including reporting on projects.
• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent).

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Wednesday the 21st of January 2026.

• Flexible working:
  Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:
  Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:
  Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
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  Work:
  Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK‑based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks:
Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders.