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Rugby, Warwickshire (On-site)
£27,554 per year (FTE) £22,803.31 (Pro rata)
Part-time (30 hours a week)
Contract (9 month fixed term contract)
Job description
Rugby District Children & Family Centre's are a friendly welcoming service who work together withour partner agencies to support families and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes and improve their life chances.
The service is tailored to local need with specific provision based on in-depth understanding of the local communities it serves. The Children and Family Centre service includes the following core elements: Coordination and administration of the designated Children & Family Centres, associated outreach provision and volunteer co-ordination; Provision of a range of stay, play and learn opportunities Service, locality and community development.
This is a 9 month maternity cover, fixed term position for 30hrs per week starting in September 2026. If you are an internal applicant, please liaise with your line manager if you are interested in applying for this role. This will require at least 75% working in one of the centres within Rugby.
Outline of job: for further details please read job description and use this as guidance when completing our application form.
- Preparing financial information, dealing with income and expenditure
- Supervision of a staff team of 5 permanent admin assistants plus As & When Admin Assistants; and there may also be responsibility for supervising volunteers who are assisting with administrative tasks.
- Support the Children's Services Manager in overseeing the health and safety systems and procedures.
- To be responsible for ensuring the administrative support to a service or group of services is provided in an efficient and effective manner.
- Provide and/or supervise the provision of efficient office systems, e.g. opening and distributing post, message taking, room bookings and staff movement systems.
- Support with the production and collation of data reports from internal and external systems - training will be given on these.
- In accordance with Barnardo's policies and procedures, ensure appropriate authorisation and enter staff employment information, e.g. leave, sickness
For more information on the role, please contact Children's Services Manager, Sara Rattenbury - sara.rattenbury @ barnardos. org. uk
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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Posted on: 28 May 2026
Closing date: 27 June 2026 at 12:08
Job ref: 23002
Tags: Administration
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Job description
Interim Senior Admin Officer (Part-time, Temporary) £15–£18 per hour | 20 hours per week | Remote or Newcastle upon Tyne
Are you an experienced senior administrator or operations professional who wants to use your skills to support a meaningful cause?
My client is a Black-led charity with a long track record of supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls. They are entering a busy period of growth and transition and are now seeking an Interim Senior Admin Officer to step in quickly, stabilise systems and support the organisation through change.
The role As Interim Senior Admin Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, safely and compliantly. You will take stock of existing systems, put clear processes in place and provide practical support to staff and trustees during a period of onboarding and recruitment.
You will also work closely with the Admin Officer and Receptionist, offering day-to-day guidance, support and coaching to help them deliver to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include
As a Black-led organisation, my client strongly encourages applications from Black women and women from racially minoritised backgrounds, who are under-represented in senior operational roles.
Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted interim role within a values-driven organisation doing vital, life-changing work. You will have the space to make meaningful improvements, support people to succeed and help shape a stronger future for the organisation.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Are you an experienced senior administrator or operations professional who wants to use your skills to support a meaningful cause?
My client is a Black-led charity with a long track record of supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls. They are entering a busy period of growth and transition and are now seeking an Interim Senior Admin Officer to step in quickly, stabilise systems and support the organisation through change.
The role As Interim Senior Admin Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, safely and compliantly. You will take stock of existing systems, put clear processes in place and provide practical support to staff and trustees during a period of onboarding and recruitment.
You will also work closely with the Admin Officer and Receptionist, offering day-to-day guidance, support and coaching to help them deliver to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include
- Reviewing and improving operational systems across administration, record-keeping, filing, archiving and IT
- Leading supplier and contract management, including reviewing value for money and setting up clear contract processes
- Supporting recruitment activity and onboarding of new staff and trustees, including inductions, equipment and access
- Developing, reviewing and updating organisational and HR policies in line with UK employment law and best practice
- Advising on employment matters such as contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures and staff entitlements
- Ensuring strong governance and compliance, including Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
- Overseeing GDPR compliance, health and safety and statutory obligations
- Supporting facilities management, including getting the reception area fully operational
- Providing hands-on support and coaching to the admin team
- Producing a clear written recommendations report by the three-month point to support continuity
- Strong experience in senior administration, operations or office management, ideally within the charity or third sector
- Experience or knowledge of organisational and HR policies
- Knowledge of UK employment rights and employment law
- Hands-on understanding of charity governance and regulatory compliance
- Working knowledge of GDPR and health and safety
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts
- Confidence supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR processes
- A supportive, coaching-style approach to working with others
- The ability to prioritise, work at pace and get things done
- Strong cultural competence and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role: Interim Senior Admin Officer
- Organisation type: Black-led charity supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and VAWG
- Rate: £15–£18 per hour, depending on experience
- Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4), with on-site or remote working
- Contract type: Temporary
- Duration: 6 months
As a Black-led organisation, my client strongly encourages applications from Black women and women from racially minoritised backgrounds, who are under-represented in senior operational roles.
Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted interim role within a values-driven organisation doing vital, life-changing work. You will have the space to make meaningful improvements, support people to succeed and help shape a stronger future for the organisation.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Organisation
Posted on: 19 May 2026
Closing date: 18 June 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: J82598
Tags: Administration
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