Administration Support Jobs

For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within. 

Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

To find out more about what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website. 

About the Role

Reporting to our Operations Manager in the Investment Team this role plays an important part in supporting SIBs Investment Team in delivering funding programmes (grants and loans) to charities and social enterprises. As a member of the operations team the role will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Investment Team.

The role holder will support the day-to-day delivery of funding programmes, including dealing with initial enquiries from our customers, providing support to our Relationship Managers (internal and external) throughout the customer journey, and providing administrative support to the team.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, organised, and has good attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and a desire to support our customers throughout their customer journey. We require someone who is able to manage a varied workload, and keen to contribute to the delivery of our funding programmes. 

Key responsibilities

1. Manage relevant email inboxes and respond to enquiries using guidance notes and signposting queries where relevant.

2. Generate, check, validate and send offer documents to customers.

3. Carry out subsidy and due diligence checks and maintain accurate records.

4. Work with the Operations and Relationship Managers to check and authorise payment requests, ensuring all conditions have been satisfied (grants team only).

5. Set up customer monitoring records, send monitoring requests, complete monitoring records and close grant/ loan cases (as required).

6. Carry out audit sampling of grant/ loan cases (as required).

7. Respond to requests for information and produce regular management information reports for the team.

8. Prepare, review and format reports and papers, including for Grant Panels and Senior Management Team.

9. Be responsible for the minutes of Grant Committees, recording decisions taken, pursue actions and report on matters arising (grants team only).

10. Keep customer Salesforce details (e.g. contact details) and SharePoint files and folders (e.g. bank details, signatories, end of grant report tracking) up to date and accurate (as required).

11. Keep fund Salesforce (e.g. reports) and SharePoint files and folders (e.g. fund information, guidance docs) up to date and accurate.  

12. Maintain administrative systems to support the on-going efficient and effective running of the team and ensure they are reviewed and updated if needed.

13. Provide administrative and other support to members of the team.

14. Support the operations team with the setup of new funds and the update of established fund policies, procedures and templates (as required).

15. Provide cover for the Operations Manager and the other Investment Team Assistant when they are on leave, and to provide cover for other operations team tasks as required.

16. Ensure that all work factors in customer needs and where possible improves the experience for them.

17. Work within the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.

18. Adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.

19. Support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.

20. Support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.

21. In agreement with line manager, undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.

Core competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organise and manage a variable workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to both obtain and convey complex information over the telephone and email.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, work flexibly and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good team player with willingness to assist others but also the ability to work independently.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion, and customers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences.
• Experience reviewing invoices and other financial documentation e.g. to determine evidence of spend.

Desirable competencies

The following skills are desirable but not a requirement for this role and therefore will not impact on interview process.

• Experience using Salesforce.
• Experience of conducting due diligence checks and reviewing legal documentation.
• Understanding of social investment and/or grantmaking.
• Good report writing skills.

Job Summary 

The primary role of the Area Dean’s PA is to provide high quality and professional administrative support to the Area Dean of Islington in their work. The job requires someone who is a self-starter, who is able to prioritise a busy workload, meet deadlines and work as part of a dynamic team. 

Job responsibilities 

PA duties  

• To support Area Deans with the administrative aspects of the Hackney and Islington Projects: Islington Area Dean oversees youth stream of work

• To support the Area Dean with administration related to their parish and deanery responsibilities in partnership with local colleagues, ensuring that all documents and briefing materials are prepared and collated.

• Dealing sensitively and confidentially with mail, email and telephone calls. To respond as far as possible on the Area Dean’s behalf, and, where appropriate, draft emails and letters.

General Duties  

• To develop and maintain efficient filing systems, both in hard copy and electronically.

• To be responsible for the ordering of office supplies and equipment.

• Support to Mission Project

• Assist the Area Dean with organising meetings with colleagues, planning mission and training events

• Liaise with the Archdeacon and Dean of Mission and Associate Area Dean

• Communications with the Stepney Area Team.

• Provide administrative support to the Parish and Deanery (rotas, minutes, agendas etc) in a way that releases capacity of the ministry of the Area Dean

• Processing of Area Dean’s expenses.

Finance 

• Support the parish finance processes where required.

The postholder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Excellent administrative skills with proven relevant experience 

• Experience of email management and electronic filing 

• Ability to innovate, initiate and maintain good and effective administrative procedures 

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Eventbrite with the ability to master quickly other software packages 

• Database experience 

• Good interpersonal and social skills: Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, and able to relate to the wider public 

• The ability to work well with others, as well as independently when required (This post will be located in a satellite office) 

• Efficient and organised with an eye for detail and an ability to anticipate what needs to be done 

• Sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the work of the Church of England 

• Be willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks as the need arises 

• Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality 

• Self-motivated with the ability to remain calm under pressure 

• Willingness to work flexibly with occasional evening and weekend attendance required (Time off in lieu given) 

Desirable 

• Experience of running and overseeing events and courses 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment 

• Season ticket loans of public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering 

JOB Title: Lottery Administrator

SALARY:

HOURS: Full time (36 hours per week)

LOCATION: Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home split) Sydenham Site, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ with occasional work at the Orpington site, Tregony Road BR6 9XA

Please note that this position includes occasional evening and weekend working.

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders, and became the first hospice of the modern hospice movement. We provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

The fundraising team generates more than £10m every year, around half of which comes through gifts left to the charity as legacies. We organise a programme of appeals, campaigns and events, administer our own lottery, make applications to charitable foundations, engage with local business and support individuals who give in-memory of a loved one. This is delivered by a strong employed fundraising team, supported by a number of wonderful volunteers.

Your new role

We need a dynamic, innovative and driven lottery administrator curious about data, and passionate about using data to solve problems.  You will have an excellent knowledge of relational databases and be experienced in importing, selecting, analysing and validating large data sets.

Responsible for all administration of the St Christopher’s monthly lottery, you will help grow our lottery donors with accurate and efficient data entry and timely report production. Working with the Individual Giving Manager you will ensure full compliance with all Gambling Commission and other regulatory regulations.

This is an exciting time to join as you will have the opportunity to work with the wider teams to build supporter journeys to create long-term loyal supporters.

You will be a member of the Individual Giving team focusing on lottery, direct mail, committed giving and in memory donations. You’ll work closely with the wider fundraising, communications and retail teams to ensure supporter engagement is first class at all levels

Some of the main responsibilities of this role include:

• To help us grow our lottery income from £.5m to £1m, using multiple channels: face to face, telemarketing, direct mail, email and paid social. 
• Work with colleagues across the fundraising team to support the development of an excellent stewardship strategy, to grow the number of regular donors and lottery players.
• To provide excellent support care to all our donors using the appropriate method of communication and in accordance with their wishes. 

 

About you:

We are looking for an experienced administrator, capable of demonstrating great time management and with a strong team working ethic, someone who is willing to take the initiative.  Solutions focused and a great team player with excellent attention to detail. Ideally you are confident, articulate, outgoing and with excellent customer service skills, and someone who can communicate empathetically when dealing with supporters.

If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you.

What you will get in return is a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the way we look after our supporters. In addition, you will benefit from access to excellent training and development opportunities, a number of health and wellbeing schemes, a competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan. You will also have access to free on street parking nearby and an onsite staff canteen at our Sydenham site.

What you need to do now If you have a fundraising, administration or sales background and you have initiative, enthusiasm and passion for the work of a hospice please do apply for this great role.

How to apply:

• Please review the Job Description, Person Specification Criteria
• Please address the criteria in the person specification form. This information will be used to select candidates for interview.
• Closing Date: Sunday 11 August

Interview Date: Thursday 15 August

Safeguarding and Quality Practice Business and Administration Support Officer (BASO)

Permanent

35 hours per week

£23,488.66 National or £26,631.76 in London per annum/ pro rata (plus allowances)

Flexible working, family-friendly policies, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays_

Home Based

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children every step of the way.

This role is within our Youth Impact Directorate. It will support the team in a range of activities, but predominantly in overseeing external and internal enquiries into the team relating to safeguarding and adults accessing records who have previously been adopted through or historically in the care of The Children's Society.

We are seeking an organised person to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to:

-Provide high-quality business administration across the activities of the Safeguarding and Quality Practice team

-Oversee, process, and record all external enquiries by adopted or care adults to access their records

-Process and link with the Safeguarding and Quality Practice Advisors on safeguarding enquiries managed through a duty inbox

-Support the team in creating and delivering audit materials for quality assurance activities

-Finance processing and oversight

-Administrating a calendar of learning and development opportunities

-Minutes and administration of meetings, training and events

To be successful in this role, you must have:

-Experience in office management and business and financial administration

-Experience in managing sensitive data and information

-Understanding and working knowledge of data protection

-Excellent proven organisational skills within complex environments

-Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally

-Project management skills

-Minute taking skills

-Advanced IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support. We also campaign to change laws and policies to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including disclosing criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain must complete an “Employment history_template” document before the interview. The fully completed document should be uploaded by the candidate when uploading their CV.

The closing date for applications is the 29th of July 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 15th July onwards.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing the 29th July 2024

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our growing team. We are a small, agile team and need someone who enjoys working flexibly on a range of topics.​ ​

Main Job Purpose: Administrative support to FoNS team, CEO and Board of Trustees

Responsible and professionally accountable to: Programme Manager

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (either full days or flexible hours)

Terms of Employment: Substantive. 3 months’ probation period. Hybrid working with a requirement to attend the office in central London at least 3 day per week.

Holiday: 25 days per year + Public Holidays + additional paid leave days for Christmas closure

Pension: A maximum of 8% employer’s contributio

1. Office Management

• ​Build and maintain good rapport with internal and external colleagues. 
• Balance the urgent and important work that needs to be achieved.
• Assist with the management of the physical office space, equipment management, liaison with our landlord and attends of the quarterly Health and Safety committee.
• Assist with the administrational needs and priorities of FoNS and supports the team, CEO, Chair and trustees.
• Provide a point of contact with HR company and ability to manage a HR dashboard.
• To liaise with our IT providers to help troubleshoot IT issues.
• Adhere to data protection and GDPR standards.

       2. CEO Administration Support

Supporting the Chair and CEO with specific administration duties including the following: -

• Assist the CEO with the Company Secretary role and requirements.
• Aid the CEO and Chair with internal and external communications.
• Diary management for CEO and the Chair.
• Organise meetings for FoNS staff and board.
• Minute taking for Board and other meetings

     3.Programme Support 

• To provide social media and communications support where needed
• To be part of the Resilience-based Clinical Supervision programme team.
• Support the team to plan and organise events, taking an active role in event preperation.
• Support FoNS team with general administration as required.

This list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change with discussion.

      4. Specific Attributes Required

• Understands the challenges and benefits of working in a small and agile team.
• Has the confidence to ask for support.
• Brings discretion and confidentiality to the role. 
• Enjoys working flexibly, quarterly late days/ for board meetings.
• Ability to keep track of many parallel pieces of work and deal with interruptions. 

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Administrator to support our Finance Officer and the general office administration.  This role has direct responsibility for day-to-day financial administration whilst including general donor and office support

A core part of  the  role will   be maintaining accurate and up to date financial management for reporting. Knowledge of financial systems like Xero or Sage,  Direct  Debit  management  and Gift  Aid  is essential. At least 2 years experience in a supporting finance role is also essential.

This is an exciting part-time contract role with a Newcastle city centre Charity caring for children and families with disabilities in China. International China Concern (ICC) has been established for over 30 years and the UK National Office is looking forward to our next phase of growth.

A Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) exists for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Important: You must be eligible to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, so successful candidates must provide two satisfactory references.

Harmony House Dagenham CIO is a vibrant community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and support services. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and skilled HR Administrator to join our team. This role is vital in supporting our Nursery Managers and Chief Executive Officer with HR-related administration and ensuring the smooth operation of our HR functions.

Job Overview:

The HR Administrator will manage all aspects of HR administration, support recruitment processes, and provide high-quality secretarial services. This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely HR-related secretarial and typing services.
• Coordinate management and board meetings, including the AGM; prepare agendas, meeting papers, and take minutes.
• Maintain and update staff personnel files, manage records of staff leave and absences.
• Advertise job roles and oversee the recruitment process.
• Keep the accident book and central record up to date.
• Collaborate with nursery and finance teams to ensure smooth onboarding for new staff members.
• Manage DBS processes, referencing, and ensure all contracts and paperwork are handled efficiently.
• Perform other duties as needed, reflecting the general character of the post.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within HR.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline, so early application is encouraged.

Harmony House Dagenham CIO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The role

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the local office, managing referrals calls from people who are bereaved, assisting them to access appropriate support, supporting volunteers with service delivery and ensuring effective recording and management of relevant information systems and processes.

This post is based in the Foyle Office with responsibility for managing meeting spaces across the Western Trust area for service delivery. Ability to travel independently across NI is a requirement for this role.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

The Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation is looking for a friendly and organised Office Administrator to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our charity as we strengthen our administration capabilities to enable the organisation to continue our growth and development.

We need a proactive, detail-oriented person who can apply those skills to a range of tasks and stakeholders, prioritise their workload, and make independent decisions.

The Office administrator role primarily supports the organisation's and team's day-to-day operations and administrative functions. This role will help the office run smoothly, with some PA duties to support the CEO's diary management, the running of Board meetings through scheduling, and being a point of contact for trustees.

 

The Reception and Administration Assistant will be responsible for the smooth running of our reception area at The Beacon Centre, ensuring a high-quality experience for all visitors. They will support the Director with a variety of administrative tasks, including managing the bookings diary and general enquiries, and offering clerical support to our groups.

Creflo Dollar Ministries is dedicated to promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every corner of the world, sharing the transformative message of God's love and grace. Our mission extends beyond spiritual outreach; we actively engage in charitable efforts, including feeding people experiencing homelessness and supporting community needs through various initiatives.

Role Overview:

As an Administrative Assistant at Creflo Dollar Ministries Europe, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ministry. Your contributions will support our mission by providing essential administrative support, enhancing our outreach efforts, and facilitating the daily functions of our office.

Position: Part Administrative Assistant

Responsible to: Office Director

Location: Based in Birmingham

Hours: 24 hours per week (part-time), core hours 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings for ministry leaders.
• Communication: Handle correspondence, including emails and phone calls, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
• Document Management: Organize and maintain files, records, and documents, both physical and digital.
• Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing ministry events, outreach programs, and community service initiatives.
• Volunteer Coordination: Support volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling to enhance ministry activities.

• Financial Administration: Assist with budget tracking, expense reports, and essential financial documentation.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration are a plus.
• Experience: Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.

• Skills: Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Attributes: A heart for service, commitment to our mission, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a dedicated team passionate about spreading the Gospel and positively impacting communities.

• Personal Growth: Opportunities for spiritual and professional development within a supportive environment.
• Community Engagement: Participate in meaningful outreach programs that address real-world needs.

At Creflo Dollar Ministries Europe, we believe in the power of prayer, compassion, and action. If you are motivated by faith and a desire to serve others, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of sharing God's love and grace.

IPEM is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual to support colleagues and volunteers at our office on Tadcaster Road, York. The main focus of the job is to ensure that our office is a pleasant place to work for everyone and that our volunteers have the necessary administrative support to carry out their duties. The role works very closely with the Operations and Governance Manager who is accountable for the office and employee well-being. 

Based in York, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is an Educational Charity which acts as a Professional Body and Learned Society for a growing membership of more than 4,700 scientists, engineers and technologists working in hospitals, universities, and healthcare industries.

Having experience in an office-based role is essential, alongside a supportive and enthusiastic attitude towards work. The role is varied and interesting, with some regular routine tasks and some unusual requests that will require problem solving skills. You will support IPEM’s day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient business processes. This role involves administrative tasks, coordination, and communication to help optimise the operational workflow. You will need to be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy.

The role will primarily be based in our offices in York, but some travel within the UK may be required from time to time. IPEM promotes flexible working for staff. We ask all new staff to be office based for the first 6 months to facilitate training and relationship building with a range of colleagues in the office. A formal flexible working request will be considered earlier.

Closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 9th August

Interviews are expected to be held in person at Fairmount House within 3 weeks of the closing date.

Finance Administrator

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development, and rewards staff for their hard work?

If the answer is yes then this could be the role for you!

Position: Finance Team Administrator

Location: Oxford

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, worked across all 5 days

Salary: £19,188.89 (FTE £28,399.56)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4 August 2024

Interview Date: 12 August 2024 in Oxford

It is recognised that August is a popular month for holidays. If you are unable to attend an interview on 12 August 2024, please let us know. If you are shortlisted, we may be able to reschedule for a mutually convenient time. Please note that the final decision on the appointment will be made after the scheduled interview date of 12 August 2024.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Administrator to join a Finance team.  You will have a pro-active approach and ‘can-do’ attitude, which will be key to fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Finance Department and IT function
• Assist in preparing and circulating agendas, minutes, and other papers to committee members, and accurately take and prepare minutes for review.
• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Director and Deputy Director of Finance
• Undertaking wider agreed tasks that support the work of the Finance Department and their own professional development

About You

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with her - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins the work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

To be successful in this role you will have effective verbal and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.

You will be a team player with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met.  If this sounds like you and you are able to build effective working relationships, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits and rewards:

• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as Administrator, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Finance Admin, Finance Administration, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Admin, Payroll Administration, Admin, Administration, Administrator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Payroll, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Your new company
A prestigious London Local Authority with a large regional jurisdiction over both the City of London and the county of Greater London is looking for a number of 12-month front of house and administrative staff to join a busy and expanding team based in Stanford-Le-Hope/Tilbury/Corringham area.

Your new role
To provide clerical and administrative support to the staff in a busy and expanding office. To work as one of the team of Support Assistants within the Service, in the provision of an effective, efficient and responsive service.Hours: 37 hours per week within the hours of 6am-10pm on a shift basis

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out reception duties and act as 'first point of contact' for visitors to the office.
• Sorting, date stamping, scanning all documents received and distributing post and documents received into the office and verifying delivery of documents, parcels and other goods in accordance with office procedures.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the field staff, as required.
• Arrange the collection of all samples on a daily basis that need to go to the labs, preparing for collection and liaising with the couriers.
• Use office equipment, including the postage franking machine, facsimile machine, scanner, photocopier and computer system to carry out the duties of the post.
• Answer all incoming calls and respond to telephone queries from a wide range of sources regarding the current status of imported food cargo and charging procedures, including passing calls on to the relevant staff.
• Under the direction of the Officers, or Technical Officers, carry out documentary checking with regard to consignments of imported food (not of animal origin), and maintain all necessary electronic and paper-based records.
• Input data into internal and external database systems and carry out general internal database maintenance, e.g. modifying tables, queries and reports.
• Maintain and update electronic and paper-based filing and record systems, including the equipment inventory. Assist with the archiving of items, and deal with confidential documents appropriately.
• Under the direction of Official Veterinarians or Officers, record Products of Animal Origin and other imported food consignments on the computerised cargo handling system and port manifesting systems.
• Under the direction of Official Veterinarians or Officers, they undertake the initial documentary check for third country consignments of products of animal origin in accordance with ISO procedures and ensure that documents for charging purposes are sent to the Finance Section on a daily basis.

What you'll need to succeed

• Live in the Corringham/Tilbury/Stanford-Le-Hope area
• Have your own transportation and driving licence ** this location CANNOT be reached by Public Transport
• Be proficient with MS Office, and
• Immediately available to work in August 2024
• Experience session and Interviews on Thursday the 1st of August 2024

What you'll get in return
A great opportunity to work in a busy office role. We are looking for a diverse range of experiences.
Perhaps you are looking to get back to work after some time out? Maybe you are looking to move out of retail into an office-based role?
Either way, please get in touch if you can drive and have your own transportation. *You cannot access this workplace via Public Transport.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV
This role is to start asap. Experience and Interview day will be on Thursday the 1st of August 2024 If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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