Office and Facilities Administrator

The Yard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Edinburgh is seeking an Office and Facilities Administrator to ensure smooth front operations and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will excel in office administration, communicate effectively, and be capable of supporting teams while engaging with visitors, including children with disabilities. This role offers various benefits such as holiday pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Training & development opportunities

Life assurance

Company pension

Health care cash back plan

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration and customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of data management & IT systems.
• Ability to relate well to diverse visitors.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth front of house operations.
• Provide administrative support to teams.
• Assist in managing the membership database.
• Support health & safety processes.
• Track centre maintenance.

Skills

Office administration experience

Customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of data management & IT systems

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Office and Facilities Administrator

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.

As Office & Facilities Administrator, you will ensure the smooth running of the front of house function, as well as providing general support and administrative duties to other teams.

You will be a key part of the team, welcoming families, groups and visitors to The Yard Edinburgh, and also providing support to our Office & Facilities Manager in managing the membership database, health & safety processes and tracking of centre maintenance.

Working at The Yard

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love you to be part of our team.

This Job Is For You If You Have

• Experience of office administration and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of data management & IT systems.
• Ability to relate well to all visitors, including children with disabilities.
• Ability to work well in a team, with fellow employees and volunteers, as well as on own initiative.

Benefits

Holiday pay, training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, free uniform.

How To Apply

Download our Office and Facilities Administrator job description.

Please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 24th November at 9am

The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds.

The above post is subject to a PVG.