Administrator

Please note

This is a fixed term position for 2 years

Working hours

10 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging individual to undertake the post of Administrator. The overall aim of this role is to provide a wide range of administrative (including financial) support to the Corps. Working under the direction of the Corps Officers to enhance the smooth running of the Corps. Based in Beccles, the successful post holder will provide effective administrative support to Corps and Community functions, as part of the work of The Salvation Army in Beccles.

Key Responsibilities

Be responsible for providing an administrative service including reception enquiries from the public, maintaining financial records, including raising invoices.Coordinate hall bookings and maintain supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels and anticipating needs.To ensure all health and safety standards are met and good records are kept, you will manage the safeguarding requirements, Risk Assessments and record keeping for the Corps.To take accurate minutes of meetings.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: Working knowledge of IT systems (Microsoft Office Suites including Word and Excel). Ability to work with numbers and money.Ability to take accurate minutes of meetings.Ability to multi-task and manage own time effectively.Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.Ability to communicate and empathise with a wide spectrum of the community, whilst having a genuine passion for caring for the marginalised in society.Good interpersonal skills and have experience of working in an office environment carrying out tasks such as filing, typing, minute taking and organising workload.Minimum grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).Ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation ArmyIn order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.