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Temporary Admin support - Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery (BCCC) Sector group

Location

Covent Garden, London WC2B

About the Role

To play a key role in supporting the work of the BCCC Sector Group in particular with regard to technical and regulatory issues including food safety.

Assist the BCCC Sector manager in the development of position papers and in the gathering of data in support of FDF/BCCC policies.

Develop and maintain the FDF database to facilitate account management and improve communications with members.

Essential Requirements

  • Graduate or relevant qualifications / experience
  • Interest in food policy and EU legislation
  • Working level knowledge of food issues
  • Responsible self-starter
  • Good communicator and team player
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Willingness to learn & take responsibility for projects
  • Experience of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Knowledge of EU institutions, policy making and lobbying strategy an advantage.

Specific Duties

Interpret, summarise and disseminate technical documents on food issues from UK and EU governments and institutions

Provide secretariat support to the BCCC Sector Manager, to the BCCC T&R Committee, to the Cocoa Residues and Contaminants Committee and to any sub-committee established on an ad hoc basis. Assisting with the organization of meetings, record taking and follow-up actions as necessary.

Dispatch written communications in a timely and accurate manner.

Liaise with FDF horizontal committees, government departments, CAOBISCO and other stakeholders in the interest of the sector and to ensure that BCCC Sector members are aware of relevant discussions within FDF and take part in developing positions.

Organise meetings and telephone conferences with members of BCCC sector, CAOBISCO and external stakeholders, as required and ensure that notes of meetings are circulated timely for information and comment.

Take responsibility for the organization of the BCCC Annual Technology Conference and act as secretary to the Conference Organising Committee in the future.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of FDF members' details and interests. To be aware of the issues that may affect members and to develop the database to facilitate communications and account management.

To work with the BCCC Sector Manager, the BCCC Trade Policy Executive, FDF members, FDF colleagues and consultants, CAOBISCO, government and Commission officials and other stakeholders, as work requires.

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Closing Date

Tuesday 16th December 2008

Method of Application

Please forward your application with an up to date CV to HR at: human.resources@fdf.org.uk

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What's It Like to Work at FDF?

FDF is an equal opportunities employer, aiming to recruit a diverse range of talented people. Our success is directly dependent on the collective contribution and commitment of each member of its staff. It takes pride in having top quality, highly motivated and loyal staff supporting the organisation's aims.

The values of the FDF are fundamental to the way business is done and to relationships with staff, members and food chain partners. We recruit individuals from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds and the result is a wealth of talent and creativity where outstanding individuals work together to meet the demanding standards of our members and shareholders.

We believe that our culture, built on teamwork and quality, offers opportunities for everyone to have an important impact on the future of our industry.

We believe that our reputation is built on the quality of our people and we are therefore committed to staff training and development:

  • Each member of staff has a training and development plan, which is regularly reviewed.
  • All new staff receive induction training linked to the needs of their new role.

We continue to develop and refine our HR policies in line with our status as a best practice organisation.

As an employer, FDF offers an excellent benefits package including an Annual season ticket loan, Private Healthcare, a Pension scheme, travel insurance and up to six weeks annual leave for all employees.

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Last reviewed: 10 Dec 2008