Project Support Administrator Remote
Job description
Project Support Administrator
Salary: Circa £25,000 p/a pro rata
Hours: PT 15hrs p/w, flexible
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home working with infrequent travel to London and Lingfield, Surrey
Closing Date: 19th May 2023
About us:
Young Epilepsy is the only UK charity dedicated to creating better lives for children and young people with epilepsy and related conditions.
We provide world-class diagnosis, assessment and rehabilitation for children and young people with epilepsy and also undertake research into the condition and how it can be treated.
We offer a range of support and information for parents, children and young people and training for professionals. Additionally, we also campaign for better access to, and quality of, health and education services, and to raise awareness and increase understanding of epilepsy.
About the role:
This is an exciting time to join Young Epilepsy and the Youth Development and Support team, and will be a fantastic opportunity for an energised, flexible candidate to support projects as part of our new strategy, to support children and young people with epilepsy across the country.
You will be responsible for supporting the Youth Development & Support team, who offers programmes and services to provide information, advice and guidance to children and young people, empowering them to be better informed and to become part of a community of those living with epilepsy. This role will support our digital products, our youth voice work, our youth support services, and our inclusion offers.
You will also have responsibility for liaising with a number of external stakeholders and communicating in a professional and competent manner. You will coordinate individual involvement in projects and keep track of project progress.
What we need from you:
- Educated to GCSE standard (A – C) or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong administrative skills
- IT skills including MS Office, Word/Excel, Powerpoint
- Positive and proactive approach
- Flexible and dynamic
- Good team player
- Highly organised
- Effective communicator
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload under the guidance of your manager
What we can offer you:
- A Perkbox membership which gives you access to exclusive nationwide discounts and benefits on things such as meals out, active wear, gym memberships and technology products etc
- Perkbox membership which gives you access to exclusive nationwide discounts and benefits on things such as meals out, active wear, gym memberships and technology products etc
- Access to coworking space WeWork in London Bridge with onsite coffee, bike access and events
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holidays (pro rata if part time)
- Flexible and home working opportunities
- Occupational pension scheme
- Health Insurance Plans (Optional)
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Gym membership options (on and off-site)
- Opportunities for career progression
- Free parking on campus (Lingfield)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed.
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).
