The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is the lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers from small independents through to the large multiples and department stores, selling a wide selection of products through centre of town, out of town, rural and virtual stores. We work on behalf of our members to improve understanding of the industry’s contribution to the UK economy; protect and enhance the reputation of the industry and secure the policy and legislative frameworks and the economic conditions in which the retail sector can thrive.

Reporting to the Director of Business and Regulation key duties and responsibilities include providing support to the Business and Regulation Policy Team in order to ensure the functions of the team are carried out in an appropriate and professional manner. This involves both internal facing functions and managing the communication flow with the BRC membership and others on issues which fall under the remit of the policy team.

The Policy Team Administrator reports directly to the Director of Business and Regulation and is accessible to each member of the policy team.

Principle responsibilities:

• Manage the diary, documents, presentations and communications for the Director of Business and Regulation and to support the Director in executing his functions efficiently and effectively.
• Provide support to the Business and Regulation team in delivering the annual Business Plan through arranging and managing member meetings and events, document circulation and collation, general administration including travel arrangements, taking and handling messages and redirecting callers as necessary.
• Take minutes of meetings where team members, occasionally, require additional support.
• Manage the in house contacts database on behalf of the team, ensuring accuracy through routine data cleansing in order to maintain a live member database.
• To act as policy team co-ordinator for the BRC member database and website (members area).
• To organise Policy Action Group/Working Group meetings, booking venues and refreshments as necessary and ensuring that audio-visual equipment is available as required.
• Organise travel which will include booking train/plane tickets and hotels, providing itineraries.
• Type correspondence; amend presentations and proof read documents.
• Participate in team initiatives, as required.
• Assist in the Crime, Employment and other surveys where appropriate.
• Provide a basic level of research support, undertaking small, clearly defined projects as appropriate.
• Manage expenses.
• Liaise with other departments in the company including events, business information and public affairs.
• Participate in other team initiatives as required.

Skills and experience required:

• Outstanding team player.
• Integrity in dealing with confidential and politically sensitive information.
• Well developed office management and administration skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Good written and oral communications.
• Good IT skills – experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook essential.
• Degree or equivalent experience preferable.

Salary: Competitive
Contact: pauline.sime@brc.org.uk
Closes: 14 February 2012 

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