abrdn
Job title:
abrdn Charitable Foundation Assistant
Company
abrdn
Job description
Job Descriptionabrdn plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients’ changing needs.abrdn Investments – a leading investment management business looking after £368bn of assets for Institutional, Wholesale and Insurance clientsabrdn Adviser – one of the UK’s largest providers of platform services to financial advisers with £75bn in assets across our Wrap and Elevate platformsinteractive investor – the UK’s most trusted investment platform for individual investors with 430,000 customers who have invested almost £75bn with usOur strategy is to build a vibrant and value-creating purpose-led organisation, with the current and future needs of our stakeholders at the heart of all we do.About the DepartmentIn a time of global challenges, we work to address urgent sustainability issues, looking at both environmental and social dimensions. Our role is to help clients navigate their sustainability goals, lead by example, and collaborate with partners to drive impactful change.One of the ways we contribute is through the abrdn Charitable Foundation (aCF), focusing on tomorrow’s generation (16-25 years). Our charity partnerships align with two main categories: People and Planet. Under People, we focus on social mobility and breaking down barriers to employment and financial wellbeing. Under Planet, we aim to protect nature and address the impact of climate change.About the RoleReporting to the Senior Social Impact and Partnerships Manager, the aCF Consultant will support the delivery of the charity’s strategy. Working closely with the Corporate Sustainability Team and external consultants, the role involves administering the charitable foundation, managing funding streams, and co-ordinating the preparation of board packs and Directors’ resources. Additionally, the aCF Consultant will support the activation of charity partnerships aligned to both People and Planet.Key ResponsibilitiesCo-ordinate the preparation of quarterly papers for the aCF Board meetings with Company Secretariat.Support ad hoc Directors’ meeting preparation and manage meeting actions.Co-ordinate funding applications and the scoring process for large grants.Develop internal and external communications for new partners.Manage campaign communications (e.g., regional partnership votes).Gather content for the website, social media, and annual sustainability report.Produce a quarterly newsletter highlighting the work of the aCF.About the CandidateThe ideal candidate will possess the following:Charity/NGO experience, either employed or voluntary.Experience supporting the administration of meetings.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.Excellent planning and organisational skills.Positive and driven mindset with a strong delivery focus.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.Our BenefitsThere’s more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefitsOur businessEnabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do .An inclusive way of workingWhatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.At abrdn we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
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Location
Edinburgh
Job date
Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:06:48 GMT
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