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Swiss Benevolent Society
A charity to assist Swiss citizens in need of help in the consular district of the Swiss Embassy, London,

 www.swissbenevolent.org.uk

Vacancy
The Swiss Benevolent Society is looking for a Welfare Officer/Administrator (15hrs p/week) to assist Swiss citizens in need of help and to administer the charity in line with legal requirements.

(There may be an opportunity to combine this part-time position with a part-time administrative support position to be offered by the Swiss Church in London.)

The purpose of the role will be:

• To provide a welfare service to Swiss citizens (mainly South-East England) and their families in collaboration with the charity’s trustees and partners
• To liaise with UK and Swiss authorities
• To assess need and provide support
• To administer the charity and act as Company Secretary

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent knowledge of German and/or French
• Problem-solving abilities
• Good knowledge of UK’ s welfare provisions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal with people of all ages, including face to face communication and written work
• Effective IT skills to make optimum use of available computer systems
• Good understanding of bookkeeping
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues, manage conflicting views and expectations and cope with unpredictable issues and behaviour
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to demonstrate commitment and patience to listen
• CRB vetting

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and discreet person who has excellent people skills and is proactive in their approach to work.

Gross salary: £12,000 p.a.
Starting date: 5 January 2009
Location: Central London
Closing date: 7 November 2008

Please send letter of application and CV to:
Elsbeth Baxter
Vice President
Swiss Benevolent Society
c/o Embassy of Switzerland
16-18 Montagu Place
London W1H 2BQ
Email:  elsbeth.baxter@eda.admin.ch