Administrator

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Skelmorlie; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-going training and support

Pension scheme

Flexible working pattern

Employee assistance programme

Birthday rewards

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society is recruiting an Administrator for Strathclyde House in Skelmorlie, Ayrshire. The role supports the smooth running of a housing scheme for older people in a Christian environment and involves friendly resident contact and efficient office duties.

You will be organised, enjoy helping others and be comfortable handling bookings, payments and general admin tasks while interacting with staff, residents and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be evangelical Christians (occupational requirement).
• Experience in administration within a busy office environment is preferred.
• Ability to type, file and maintain records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Be a friendly point of contact for the housing scheme.
• Build and nurture strong professional relationships with residents and staff.
• Take bookings and payments and provide general administrative support to the Manager.
• Operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and keep records up to date.
• Support volunteers and work to tight deadlines with reliability.

Skills

Organisation

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Booking & payments

Record keeping

Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Administrator

Could you do a job where you change lives?

Do you have administration experience?

Are you organised?

Do you have what it takes to make a positive difference to our residents' well-being?

We are looking for a committed Christian with a heart for serving older people and who can contribute their skills and experience to the smooth running of our Housing Scheme for older people in Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

We need a friendly and organised administrator who can be relied upon to work with enthusiasm and efficiency within a busy office environment.

Strathclyde House in Ayrshire, Scotland offers retirement apartments for older Christians and those wanting to live in a Christian environment. Strathclyde House consists of 56 apartments. There are large, beautifully landscaped gardens and communal lounge facilities.

View Strathclyde House apartments here and read about our beliefs and values here.

You will be:

• A helpful and warm point of contact for the housing scheme.
• A 'people person' who is keen to build and nurture strong professional relationships;
• Somebody who is positive, approachable, willing to help.
• Someone who enjoys working with older people and has empathy with them;
• Outgoing and friendly with strong customer service skills;
• Comfortable taking bookings and payments
• Skilled in typing, filing and record-keeping;
• Computer literate in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Quick to provide general administrative assistance to the Manager;
• Eager to interact with those living in the apartment's and internal staff
• Committed to supporting and cultivating the work of volunteers within the home;
• Organised, adaptable and reliable under pressure;
• Proactive when faced with tight deadlines;
• Enthusiastic about Pilgrims' Friend Society and the great Christian work taking place.
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you are required to perform other duties assigned by your managers from time to time that are within your capabilities.

For more details please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)

Hours:

20 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• Salary - £14,240 Pro Rota (FTE - £24,900)
• On-going training and support
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Medicash health plan
• Perkbox (including Employee Assistance Programme)
• Training and professional development
• Team events
• Long-service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• A workplace shaped by faith, care and purpose
• Flexible working pattern
• Employee assistance programme
• Being part of our friendly staff team
• We offer a full induction to the work
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

- What our staff say about us: "It is a friendly and welcoming place to work" ... -

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.