Administrative Assistant Shrewsbury, England
Job description
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnicities and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Salary: £21,029.27 per annum, pro rata
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Contract/Hours: Fixed Term contract for 10 months / Part-Time - 10 – 16 hours per week
Benefits
- Basic annual leave of 29 days PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service PLUS the option to buy another 5 days every year!
- Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages.
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
- Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.
Why Action for Children?
We are one of the UK's largest children's charities – you may have seen us featured in a well-known Christmas TV advert for 2022. One way we support young people is through fun-packed short breaks in small residential homes located in local communities. You could soon be a valued member of our team at Bradbury House in Shrewsbury.
At Action for Children we pride ourselves in being collaborative and inclusive. Are you passionate about changing the lives of children and young people to give them the best possible future?
A bit about the role
Bradbury House provides quality short breaks and long stays for children with disabilities aged 0–17 years old. We provide a nurturing and fun environment in which young people feel safe and free to gain a sense of their own self.
You'll be highly organised and able to focus on attention to detail and working to tight deadlines. You will be supporting the staff team in maintaining children's files and records, ensuring information is up to date and raising their attention to information that requires updating. You will also need to contact external agencies in requesting up to date information. You'll be responsible for your own tasks and take lead in some instances,.
This role could be a great fit if you are looking for work life balance or looking to return to the workplace. The contract runs initially for 10 months and is a great opportunity for you to grow your experience and build networks within a great charity.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
As an Administrative Assistant you'll:
- Act intuitively, professionally, confidently and implement a sensitive approach to your work.
- Undertake desktop research on behalf of colleagues and management to enable the completion of specific reports.
- Produce presentations, written and financial reports for management, including formatting of information and data.
- Communicate effectively and strive to deliver a high standard of customer service.
- Show a willingness to learn new processes and demonstrate good practice to others.
Let's talk about you
Whilst it would be great if you have a Business Administration S/NVQ, we are very open to experience rather than qualifications and welcome those will relevant work experience.
- A key part of your role will include using a variety of IT packages such as SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, including utilising bespoke IT systems to update and maintain records.
- Experience of working with and providing administrative support to senior management on an ongoing basis, often with conflicting priorities.
- To work within a team environment, demonstrating tact and diplomacy with other members of staff and where necessary to direct and guide.
- Have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive data.
Good to know
Application Process
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Contact: If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Laura McCarthy at [email protected]. We'll be happy to give you any support you require.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
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