Job Description

Meals & More - Administration Assistant

20 hours per week 

Home based

£12,854 Per Annum

Funded by Brakes Group a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. Meals & More provides support to children who live with poverty and social isolation and have limited access to adequate food provision and activity throughout school holiday periods.

Meals & More provides funds and resources that help our delivery partners run holiday clubs across the United Kingdom. Founded by Brakes in 2015, Meals & More is an independent registered charity.

In 2023, Meals & More reached more children than ever before, and has now supported provision of over 2 million meals since 2015.

The role of the Administration Assistant position is to effectively manage the processes of Meals & More and ensure that all stakeholders are informed of the progress of the charity aligned to its purpose.

This role requires you to work Monday - Friday, 20 hours per week.

You will work closely with the Operations Director, working to the annual plan in support of the charity aims and objectives. In addition, you will create informative infographics, newsletters, and updates for internal and external communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take accountability for the implementation of communications with internal & external stakeholders, including supporters and delivery partners
• Update and report on Social Media channels i.e. Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn
• Issuing of renewal letters and contracts 
• Liaising with debtors ensuring debt recovery
• Preparation, submission processing of invoices 
• Liaising with Brakes Finance Support in respect of payments due in 
• Liaising with delivery partners to organise club attendance for trustees and stakeholders
• Management of the “More” i.e. Big Day Out programme, Big Christmas Party etc
• Update Meals & More website
• Visit holiday provision clubs and provide reports and case studies
• Link with Meals & More stakeholders and other representatives i.e. the Brakes team
• Monitor activity relating to child food poverty and collate data and statistics.
• Design and arrange delivery of collateral to promote the Meals & More brand.

You:      

This is a fantastic role for someone who is currently working in an administration role, who has a passion for making a difference, looking for a role where you can grow and have a successful career. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders and departments across the business. You’ll be highly organised and able to prioritise work load efficiently and able to work to tight deadlines. We’re looking for an experienced user of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and social media platforms. You will be a professional self-starter and already be accustomed to working within a fast-paced environment where the delivery of excellence in service is paramount. 

What you’ll get:

• A competitive salary
• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Pension
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.