Summary
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with over 350 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.
Department: IT
GSMA Entity: Mutual
Location: London
Position type: Regular
Reporting to: IT Director
About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with over 350 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.
Every day we work to harness the power of mobile to achieve our industry purpose – Connecting Everyone and Everything to a Better Future – through four main activities:
- We provide strategic direction and thought leadership to our members
- We drive collaborative industry programmes aimed at maintaining operator relevance in the digital world
- We advocate for the industry to regulators, policymakers and society as a whole
- We convene the broad mobile communications ecosystems and adjacent industry sectors at our industry-leading events
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.
About the Team
The GSMA IT Team are responsible for providing systems and services across the breadth of GSMA’s people and activities. Covering Staff & Office locations, Business Applications, and Membership & Industry Activities, the team are always looking to bring new and innovative ways of working to life.
About the Role
Providing Administrative duties across the IT Management team, main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to
- Administration of Communication Tools and Toolsets - Run, Report, Support
- Raise purchase requests, place orders, track and receive goods
- Report preparation & distribution – team, programme and project
- Project administration
- Manage and administer events
- General ad-hoc administrative duties
About You
You will be be a good team player with a flexible approach enabling you to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Alongside this you exhibit:
- Confidence as a self-starter, and able to work unsupervised
- Good problem solving skills
- Confidence in manner and communication style
- Ability to build rapport with suppliers and colleagues alike
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite
- Working knowledge of Communications toolsets (WebEx, BlueJeans, Skype)
- Knowledge of Mobile device set-up (desirable)
- Understanding of cultural diversity
- Working knowledge of project management processes and principles (an advantage)
What We Offer
Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish.
In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others.
We offer a working environment that reflects our organisational values. We also hire in line with our values and recruit candidates who demonstrate a strong affinity with these 7 principles:
- DREAM BIG - Demonstrate vision and insight to lead the industry forward
- BE BOLD - Have the courage to take risks and make tough decisions
- OWN IT - Take full accountability for your decisions and actions
- WORK AS A TEAM - Collaborate to deliver impactful results
- DO THE RIGHT THING - Conduct yourself with honesty and integrity at all times
- SHOW RESPECT - Treat others as you would expect to be treated
- LOVE WHAT YOU DO - Bring passion and pride to your work
To learn more about the GSMA, visit our careers site, our LinkedIn page and our Twitter page.
Diversity Statement
The GSMA is committed to providing a working culture that is inclusive to all. We believe that having a diverse workforce will help us meet the needs of our global membership. We will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind and we offer equal opportunities for all aspects of employment and advancement regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religious or political belief, caste or tribe, or military status
