Job description
The Birtenshaw Group is a well-established long-standing charitable organisation that has grown significantly in recent years.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen, working in our Head Office as part of the Corporate Services team. We are looking to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic administrators, to provide direct administrative and clerical support within the administration team and support an efficient and professional reception service.
The role can be full time, working 37 hours per week or a job share working part time hours to be agreed with the successful candidates, hours are to be worked Monday to Friday, with 22 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) per annum, pro rata.
The main duties of this role include:
Ensuring that the organisation offers a professional reception service for all internal personnel, visitors and contractors.- Utilising IT systems
- Updating the computerised log for incoming and outgoing post
- Monitoring multiple email accounts
- Maintaining an accurate inventory of the organisation’s resources and procuring resources for the organisation where required.
- To assist in the planning of meetings, to organise rooms and provide equipment as and when required
Why work for Birtenshaw?
Our team are highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working alongside colleagues that are caring, resilient and energetic, who enjoy their roles. There are clear career opportunities for advancement within our growing organisation, which puts service users at the heart of all we do.
You can expect;
Competitive pay- Salary Protection Scheme – in the event of long-term absence due to injury or illness
- Discount schemes for national stores and services, including Blue Light Card; and Discount for Carers.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24 hour advice line offering support on a range of life, work, money and family issues and also 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling
- Staff Recognition Schemes – Employee of the Month, Refer a Friend, Long Service Awards and nominations for National Awards
- Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sectors of the organisation can suggest and initiate change.
- Free enhanced DBS check
Closing date: 30/08/23 at 9am
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults.
The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.
All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.