Unit Secretary - Glasgow

The Disabilities Trust; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on improving lives for those with brain injuries is seeking a Unit Secretary to deliver high-quality support for the management team in Glasgow. With a competitive salary of £22,568, successful candidates will benefit from excellent training, a supportive environment, and various discounts and perks. Join a passionate team dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring both employee wellbeing and service excellence.

Benefits

Company Pension

Group life assurance

Nationwide employee discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Excellent training and support

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction at all organizational levels.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Proficiency in WordPerfect software for efficient report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support to the management team and business administrator.
• Manage incoming communications and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate documentation and compile financial reports.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Tools

WordPerfect

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Unit Secretary Eastfields Glasgow Salary: £22,568 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.

Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more – to recover and meet their personal goals.

Our employees are incredibly passionate about their jobs. You will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role

Main Responsibilities will include:

• To provide effective, high-quality, and timely support to the Management team and Business Administrator to enable the service to meet its priorities and objectives.
• Process all emails received, prioritise according to urgency/importance, and regularly monitor work to ensure deadlines are met and actions are completed.
• Open all incoming post, read, and distribute copies to all interested parties.
• Request and collate briefing materials for meetings.
• Assist in compiling financial reports and the business plan.
• Coordinate with internal and external services regarding paperwork, meetings, etc.
• Provide a speedy and accurate typing service, from audio dictation or manuscript, using WordPerfect software extensively to improve efficiency and ensure high standards of presentation.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels, ensuring the efficient collation and distribution of information.

Rewards

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including discounts on many brands and services:

• A competitive salary of £22,568 per annum
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Nationwide employee discounts, including gym memberships, dining out, and shopping
• Blue Light Card: discounts online and in-store for NHS, emergency services, social care sector, and armed forces personnel

We also focus heavily on employee wellbeing and support. We ensure you receive all necessary training and learning opportunities to achieve your goals. To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

Please note: We will shortlist and interview candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We recommend applying promptly.

All successful candidates will be subject to compliance checks, including three years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting employees from all backgrounds.