Business Administrator

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Administrator to enhance operations and support unpaid carers. The successful candidate will provide administrative support, maintain records, and assist with HR and financial processes. This part-time role offers a salary of £15.52 per hour, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive work environment

5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role, ideally within charity, health, or social care.
• Confidence in communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Centre Manager.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Support HR functions and assist with financial processes.
• Prepare agendas and take minutes for meetings.
• Help streamline systems and improve efficiency.

Skills

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Strong IT skills (MS Office, CRM systems)

Experience with financial processes (e.g., petty cash, invoicing, budgets)

Proactive attitude and ability to work independently

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Commitment to values of the charity

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day Join Our Team!Are you an organised, proactive, and compassionate individual looking to make a real impact in the lives of unpaid carers? We are a dedicated charity supporting unpaid adult carers in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands, and were seeking a Business Administrator to help drive our operations forward.

Location: Dochas Carers Centre, Lochgilphead

Contract/hours: Permanent contract, 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £15.52 per hour, annual FTE £28,246

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a passionate, values-driven organisation, where your skills will contribute to improving the lives of those who care for others.

About the Role

As our Business Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our charity’s operations. You'll work closely with our Centre Manager to ensure the charity is efficient, compliant, and ready to grow. From managing records and supporting HR functions, to assisting with project coordination and office administration, your work will underpin everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Centre Manager
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring data protection compliance.
• Support HR functions, including recruitment administration and onboarding.
• Assist with financial processes such as invoicing, petty cash, and expense tracking.
• Support meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
• Help streamline systems and improve organisational efficiency.

About You

You’ll be a confident communicator with a strong eye for detail and a genuine desire to support a charity’s mission. Experience in a similar administrative role is essential, ideally within the charity, health, or social care sectors.

You will bring

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, CRM systems, etc.).
• Experience with financial processes (e.g., petty cash, invoicing, budgets).
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• A commitment to the values of the charity and a desire to support unpaid carers.

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive work environment.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time).
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and development.

Apply today

Please apply below for an application form. Closing date for applications 26th November 2025. This post is subject to PVG scheme check.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Diane Sharp on 01546 600022.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.