Business Support Administrator
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (0.5 FTE over 3 days)
Salary: Circa £30,000 pro rata, depending on experience
To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].
For questions or to discuss reasonable adjustments, contact the same email.
About the English-Speaking Union
At the ESU, we believe that strong communication builds confidence, connection, and understanding — qualities the world needs now more than ever.
Founded in 1918 to foster international dialogue and cooperation, today we equip young people with oracy skills — speaking, listening, critical thinking, and self-expression — to help them thrive as engaged citizens and future leaders.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Business Support Administrator to join our Corporate Services team.
This is a central role supporting the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Trustees, helping to keep our governance and operational processes running smoothly. You’ll be part of a collaborative and committed team, working behind the scenes to ensure the ESU can continue delivering impactful educational programmes across the UK and internationally.
If you enjoy being at the heart of an organisation, handling both structured processes and one-off projects, and take pride in getting the details right — we’d love to hear from you.
For the full job description and person specification, click here.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected].
For questions or reasonable adjustment requests, please contact us at the same address.
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Other roles
The ESU is always keen to hear from enthusiastic and experienced teachers, debaters and public speakers to:
- help us deliver our debating and public-speaking programmes, workshops and competitions
- support participants during our residential Debate Academy and the International Public Speaking Competition
These are paid roles with training provided. We cover the cost of a Child Protection Level 2 qualification and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for all teaching staff. These roles are a great opportunity to gain practical experience and to share your skills with young people to improve their communication skills and boosting their confidence so they can realise their full potential. Working for us in this way also means you can can apply for our international debate tours which run every year in countries such as Japan, Denmark and the US. Find out more here.
Safeguarding
The ESU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Read our safeguarding policy here.
Volunteering
Interested in volunteering for the ESU or applying to be a volunteer judge with us? Then why not out more about our volunteer programme?
I took part in ESU competitions throughout school and I really wanted to give back and become a mentor myself
Constance Collard
ESU alumna and oracy trainer & mentor
Equality and Diversity Monitoring form
The English-Speaking Union is committed to providing equal opportunities in our recruitment process. Completing this form is voluntary and all information you provide will remain confidential, however, it will allow us to assess the diversity of our workforce and ensure equal opportunities for all ESU staff.
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