Administrative Officer

Michael Page (UK); Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Administrative Officer to join their team in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This permanent, office-based role offers the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause within a not-for-profit organization. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support for member events, manage communications, and facilitate effective collaboration with volunteers and staff. With a focus on building relationships and ensuring smooth operations, this role is perfect for someone with strong IT skills and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. If you're looking to make a difference while working in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Occasional travel expenses paid

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills including the Microsoft package.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office administrative support for member events.
• Support communications including website and newsletters.

Skills

IT Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Budget Management

Relationship Building

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Opportunity to work for a non-profit organisation
• Permanent, office based role

About Our Client

• Administrative Officer
• Not-for-profit organisation
• Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm
• Based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, office based
• Occasional evening & weekend work may be required
• Occasional travel within the Midlands or London Head Office may be required - expenses paid

Job Description

• Provide general office administrative support for member events
• Support work on communications including website and newsletters
• Support lead volunteers to ensure that event preparation and administration runs efficiently
• Respond to enquiries, research venues, take bookings, chase payments, reconcile finances
• Arrange and support meetings including minute taking
• Office admin, answering phones, managing post, managing filing

The Successful Applicant

• Excellent IT skills including the Microsoft package
• Ability to build effective working relationships with volunteers and staff at all levels
• Excellent verbal communication skills dealing with enquiries both incoming and outgoing
• Excellent written communication skills including emails, letters, writing of minutes and reports
• Able to manage budgets and carry out financial reconciliations
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with external partners and organisations
• Knowledge of volunteering procedures desirable

What's on Offer

• Administrative Officer
• Not-for-profit organisation
• Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm
• Based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, office based
• Occasional evening & weekend work may be required
• Occasional travel within the Midlands or London Head Office may be required - expenses paid