Administration Manager

NFP PEOPLE; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive charity organization in Exeter is seeking an Administration Manager to provide professional HR and office management support. This part-time role allows for flexi-time and involves managing HR policies, leading a support team, and maintaining an inclusive office environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and experience in administrative management. This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Devon's rural communities.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to influence charity operations

Make a positive community impact

Qualifications

• Experience in writing policy and procedure documents.
• Proven track record in administrative management roles.
• Ability to provide advice on personnel issues.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
• Expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with HR consultants.
• Lead the support services team.
• Oversee office and administrative services.
• Support Executive Management and Board of Trustees.
• Ensure a safe and positive office environment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Policy writing

Professional administrative management

Personnel support and advice

Health and safety compliance

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

HR management

Team management

Minute taking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Administration Manager

Are you looking for a role that will enable you to fully utilise your talents in a forward thinking and supportive independent charity?

Do you have the skills, experience and personal qualities necessary to provide superb, highly organised and professional HR, office and people management administration support?

We are looking for an Administration Manager to join the team in this part-time working role.

Position: Administration Manager

Location: Exeter

Salary: £31,974 FTE (£19,184 for part-time)

Hours: 21.75 hours per week (flexi time available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 23rd February

Interviews: Friday 6th March

The Role

You will manage the relationship with external HR consultants, ensuring all HR policies and procedures meet statutory and legal requirements. You will lead a small support services team, oversee office and administrative services, and provide key support to Executive Management and our Board of Trustees.

You will also ensure the office environment is safe, inclusive, and cost-effective, creating a positive working environment for staff and stakeholders.

Why Work Here?

• Opportunity to play a central role in shaping and supporting the charity’s operations.
• Be part of a collaborative staff team, in a positive working environment with engaged Trustees and staff.
• Play a key role in helping to make a positive difference for Devon’s rural and coastal communities

About You

We are looking for a strategic thinker with hands-on-skills, able to think clearly under pressure, work to deadlines and balance competing priorities

You will have experience of:

• Writing policy and procedure documents and reports
• Working in a professional administrative management role
• Providing support and advice to managers and staff on a range of personnel issues
• Health and safety in a workplace environment, including undertaking risk assessments
• Using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to a high standard
• HR management and delivery
• Managing a staff team enabling people to achieve their potential
• Formal minute taking

About the Organisation

Join an independent charity that helps to enable and empower communities across Devon to tackle insecurities and inequalities that can arise from living in a rural county.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a working environment where everyone can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

You may have experience in areas such as Admin, Administration, Administrator, Admin Manage, Administration Manager, HR and Administration Manager, Personnel, People Officer, HR Officer, Office Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.