United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Operations & Finance Intern

Organization: Fair Trials International
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 08 Dec 2014

This role is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience of how an office functions by practicing Finance, both HR and Administrative skills.

Fair Trials International is an international charity, working to improve respect for the right to a fair trial. Our work involves helping people facing criminal charges to understand and defend their basic human rights, as well as law reform work to tackle the root causes of injustice in criminal cases. We’re looking for an Operations & Finance Intern to work with our Operations Manager to assist in administrative and finance activities and help maintain effective management of a small and busy office.

HOURS: Part time (2-3 days per week) for a minimum of 3 months

FTI is seeking a Operations & Finance Intern to:-

• To assist the Operations Manager in the implementation, development and maintenance of systems for the effective management of a small and busy office.
• To support the Finance Team with maintaining financial records and procedures.
• To assist with running the reception desk, maintaining FTI’s professional reputation.
• To provide day-to-day administrative support to the whole team.For full details of the job, please download the candidate briefing and job description.

Details can also be found on our website – www.fairtrials.org.

How to apply:

Please send a CV and a cover letter electronically to recruitment@fairtrials.netno later than 8th December 2014. Please include your name and “Operations & Finance Intern” in the subject field of the email.

Your CV and cover letter should include:

• Where you saw this job advertised?
• Your name and contact details.
• Your educational history.
• Your employment and work experience history, including all significant posts you have held – with dates, the names of employers, and a description of the main duties. (You should also explain any significant gaps, e.g. covered by travelling, self-employment, etc.)
• An explanation of why you would like the role; the qualities you would bring to it; how you would approach the task if you were awarded the post.
• The names and contact details of two referees who know your work, who may be contacted if you are short-listed.