Job Description
Posted Date: Jul 1 2025
The UK Manager will be responsible for executing local activities related to our corporate charitable programmes and volunteering initiatives. This role will also act as the Secretary of the UK Corporate Contributions Committee, providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure effective input and decision-making about corporate grants and donations in the UK. The UK Manager will work closely with their counterpart in the US to create streamlined processes as well as in collaboration with Directors to execute UK-specific activities, support local events and liaise with local charitable partners and vendors.
In this role you will
Support Director of Programmes to develop and implement local charitable programmes aligned with GSK's Trust agenda, preparing proposals for consideration by UK Corporate Contributions Committee.
Support Director of Impact & Engagement to monitor and evaluate the impact of UK charitable programmes and volunteering opportunities, preparing reports and analysis for UK Corporate Contributions Committee.
Support Co-ordinator to conduct due diligence necessary to distribute charitable funds, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Coordinate, promote and manage employee volunteering programmes and events, encouraging participation across UK.
Foster relationships with local charities and community organizations to identify programming and volunteer opportunities.
Serve as the secretary for the UK Corporate Contributions Committee, including preparing agendas, minutes and action items for 2-3 meetings per year. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of committee activities and decisions.
Support and engage UK Corporate Contributions Committee Chairperson and members to act as champions for our charitable programmes and volunteering opportunities, including support on leader communications and ongoing member recruitment.
Act as a local point of contact for charitable and volunteering inquiries, providing information and assistance as needed.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to promote GSK's charitable and volunteering efforts.
Represent GSK at community events and networking opportunities to strengthen the company's presence and reputation.
Provide general administrative support for UK-based programmes and activities as required.
Why you?
Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field preferred.
Experience in corporate social responsibility, charitable programmes management, or a related area.
Previous experience in a committee secretary role or similar administrative support function.
Previous experience in programme management.
Previous experience in coordinating and managing events.
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about community issues and supporting charitable organisations.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a can-do attitude.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 8th July 2025 (COB)
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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