Administrative Officer (11921)

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

Action for Children Cornwall SPACE is a Cornwall Council funded service providing Holiday Activities and youth groups for disabled children and young people aged between 5 - 25 years. We offer disabled children and young people exciting new activities to try, providing families with an all-important short break service.

You will be predominantly responsible for providing excellent administrative support by providing a first-class administrative service to colleagues and service users.

What you will be doing:

• Presenting data required by the senior business support officer for internal and external reporting: weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end.


• Working to a high standard, on administrative tasks that support the team.


• Providing a smooth-running service that is busy and evolving by working collaboratively in a team.


• Giving a warm and welcoming disposition as first point of contact to colleagues, parents, and professionals.
  
  Business Administration S/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.


• Confidence in the of use of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Ability to work within a diverse team environment and work independently with initiative.


• To be able to communicate effectively both written and verbally to a range of different people.


• To take responsibility for a project or task and deliver within agreed timescales.


• To manage and prioritise your own workload within agreed deadlines.


• Proactive with the ability to work remotely on your own.


• Attention to detail - this is essential.
  
  Permanent: Part-Time - 22 hours a week - 4 days a week


Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers. Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 671,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.