Project Administrator

Change Grow Live; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ashton-in-Makerfield is seeking a dedicated Administrator to provide effective administrative support. The role includes managing communications, data entry, and maintaining office systems. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, IT literacy, and a compassionate attitude toward service users. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and data entry is required.
• Good interpersonal skills and a flexible team attitude are essential.
• A mature, empathetic approach to service users is vital.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact, addressing calls and visits promptly.
• Process correspondence and data entry as required.
• Take minutes during team meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of general office procedures

IT literacy including word processing and Excel

Good interpersonal skills

Solid numeric skills

Good organisational skills

Empathetic and non-judgmental attitude

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

We are seeking a dedicated Administrator to join our dynamic team in Ashton, to provide effective administrative support. You will offer organisational, administrative, and clerical services to the team designed to contribute towards its aims and objectives.

Where : Tameside

Hours : Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary : £25,077.00 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata if part time)

Contract Type : 6-month fixed term

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

The Role :

• As first point of contact within the service, to ensure that telephone calls and visits from service users, outside agencies and Change Grow Live Staff are dealt with promptly and courteously, transferring calls to appropriate personnel when necessary.
• To ensure effective processing of correspondence / data entry as required.
• To minute take at team and other meetings.
• To collate, monitor and report data / information & statistics as required.
• To maintain and assist with the setting up of a general filing system within the project.
• To monitor and order office stationery / requirements.
• To maintain and balance local petty cash systems under the direction of the Team Leader

About You:

To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who has :

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• IT literacy including proficiency in word processing, excel spreadsheets and data entry
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
• The ability to respond to appropriate requests for assistance, maintaining confidentiality whenever necessary.
• Solid numeric skills.
• Good organisational skills
• A mature, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards service users.
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity.

What we will give to you :

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Participation in our organisation's Refer-a-Friend scheme

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.