Safeguarding Board Administrator

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time scheme

Occasional remote working

Learning and development facilities

Staff welfare services

Canteen access

Job summary

The Isle of Man Safeguarding Board is seeking an Administrator for a limited term maternity cover to join the small, dynamic Business Team. You will handle meeting coordination, invoicing, general administration, and minute-taking where required.

Join a team safeguarding across the island with a focus on supporting the Director of Multi-agency Safeguarding, a Business Manager, and a Learning and Development Officer.

Qualifications

• Proven organisational ability with attention to detail.
• Experience providing administrative support in a busy team.
• Aptitude for minute-taking and meeting logistics.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience processing invoices and assisting with procurement.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings and maintain calendars for the Business Team.
• Process invoices and support financial administration.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with meeting administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative support

Minute-taking

Communication

Invoice processing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role is a limited term appointment covering maternity.

About the role

Do you want to work in a role where no two days are the same? The Isle of Man Safeguarding Board is looking for an Administrator to join our small, dynamic Business Team.

You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in safeguarding across the island. The Business Team supports the Board and includes the Director of Multi-agency Safeguarding, a Business Manager, and a Learning and Development Officer. This is your chance to contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

In this role, you'll take ownership of key tasks such as organising meetings, processing invoices, providing essential administrative support and assisting with meeting administration, including minute-taking where required. If you’re someone who thrives on variety, works well under your own initiative, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

A provisional interview date has been scheduled for 30 September 2026.