Administration Officer

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organisation based in Gateshead is seeking an Administration Officer to provide essential support across various functions. This part-time role involves assisting with HR, finance, and maintaining records to enable counsellors to focus on delivering vital services. Strong organisational and communication skills are required, and prior experience in administration is beneficial. The position offers a salary of £23,492 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience in administration or support roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the management team.
• Assist with HR, finance, and communications.
• Maintain accurate records on internal systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 12:00

Based: Gateshead

Salary: £23,492 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Administration

The Administration Officer will provide essential administrative support across a range of functions to help North East Counselling Services run effectively and ensure counsellors can focus on delivering high-quality services.

Reporting To The Operations Manager, The Successful Candidate Will

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the management team.
• Support HR, finance, communications, and business processes.
• Assist with booking appointments and handling enquiries (in person, by phone, and online).
• Maintain accurate records on our internal systems, including Counsel360 for which full training will be provided.
• Support counsellors with room bookings, data input, and general admin needs.
• Assist with health and safety compliance (including fire safety, first aid and helping to ensure the premises are well-maintained and welcoming).
• Provide support for arranging meetings or taking meeting notes when required.

This role is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills who enjoys working in a supportive team and contributing to the delivery of vital community services.

To apply, please email [e-mail] to request a recruitment pack. Please send your CV and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification to [e-mail].

[e-mail] or 0191 4661314