Administrator

Nottingham Community Housing Association; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36.5 days annual leave (pro rata)

Wellbeing support including Medicash

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association is seeking an Administrator to provide in-person and remote administrative support for Care and Support projects, mainly based in Rainworth. The role requires proven administrative experience and finance awareness, with strong MS Office skills and a focus on accuracy.

Working 21 hours across 3–4 days, including Thursdays, the position offers pro rata annual leave and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience essential.
• Finance experience advantageous for duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support across multiple care projects.
• Manage internal and external correspondence with clarity.
• Administer ordering, receipt and payment processes for goods/services.
• Monitor project expenditure and assist with financial reconciliation.
• Prepare and process invoicing and payments.
• Support ICT needs and maintain records.

Skills

Administrative experience

Finance experience

MS Office

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Salary: £15,036 per annum Location: Rainworth Hours: 21 Closing Date: 05/10/2026 23:59 This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 16 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive administrator looking to make a meaningful impact in social care? We’re seeking an Administrator to provide in-person and remote administrative support to a variety of Care and Support projects, predominantly based in Rainworth. You will need proven experience in an administrative role and be proficient in handling financial administrative tasks. This is a varied and rewarding role where your organisational skills and attention to detail will help frontline teams deliver vital services to vulnerable adults.

Why work at NCHA?

We're delighted to announce NCHA has been named the UK's 29th Best Workplace for Women™ 2026 by Great Place to Work UK. We're also the 38th Best Workplace for Wellbeing™ 2026, with 77% of colleagues saying NCHA is a great place to work, compared with 54% at a typical UK workplace. Explore working life at NCHA, our benefits, and our values to discover why.

Some Of Your Benefits Include

• 36.5 days annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Wellbeing support including cashback claims on optical and dental treatments through Medicash
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
• A welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace culture

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with Care & Support Managers and the Project Admin Manager to:

• Provide full administrative support across multiple supported living services
• Manage internal and external correspondence with professionalism and clarity
• Administer ordering, receipt, and payment processes for goods and services
• Monitor project expenditure and assist with financial reconciliation
• Prepare and process system entries such as invoicing and payments
• Support project staff with ICT and maintain accurate records
• Produce documents, letters, emails, and minutes using Microsoft Office
• Maintain up-to-date literature and customer information
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for service users and staff

Working Pattern

• Flexible part-time hours:
• 21 hours across 3 or 4 days to suit candidate
• Thursday will be required as one of the working days, with flexibility for the other day(s)

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous administrative experience (essential), with finance experience being an advantage
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and Outlook for email communications and helpdesk cover
• Has strong attention to detail, particularly when working on financial reconciliations
• Is highly organised and able to manage their workload independently
• Has excellent communication skills and a keen eye for accuracy
• Is enthusiastic, a great team player, and committed to delivering high-quality support
• Can maintain strict confidentiality and work with sensitivity

Interviews will be held on 13 October 2026 at Edwinstowe House. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a work-related test as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Priority will be given to colleagues in a redeployment situation.

This role has been advertised externally as Administrator; however, it is known internally as Project Admin.

The Company

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.

Some Benefits

• Wellbeing plan
• NCHA pension
• Free DBS checks
• £250 referral bonus
• Generous annual leave
• Free healthcare cash plan
• Company social events
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Free training and development
• Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes

Documents

Helping Our Customers - Download Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy - Download Project Admin - Role Profile - Oct 25.docx - Download