Administrator - Newbridge (Fixed Term Part Time)

SVP; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

SVP in Newbridge is inviting applications for an Administrator (Fixed Term Part Time, 20 hours per week) to join the Children and Family team at Newbridge Daycare Centre. The role focuses on general and financial administration to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of office administration experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent organisation. Garda Vetting is required; canvassing will not be accepted.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in office administration is essential.
• Experience with financial administration is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office with ability to create spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and financial administration support in day-to-day office operations.
• Maintain efficient office systems and ensure smooth running of the centre.
• Engage with the public and support the team in a busy environment.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Leaving Certificate

Office administration education

Tools

Accounts packages

Databases

Job description

Administrator - Newbridge (Fixed Term Part Time)

Salary range: €19,240 per annum; paid monthly

Experience: 2 years experience of office administration

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.

We are currently looking to recruit a Administrator (Fixed Term Part Time; 20 hours per week - 5 days per week) to join our Children and Family team in Newbridge Daycare Centre, Co. Kildare. The Administrator plays a central role in the day to day running of the centre by providing general and financial administration support, maintaining effective and efficient office systems while keeping the office running smoothly and efficiently. Oversee all aspects of the role efficiently and effectively in a busy, pressurised and multitask environment. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Qualifications

• Candidate to be educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent is essential.
• Further education in office administration, accounts administration or relevant 3rd level education would be beneficial.

Experience

• At least 2 years experience of office administration is essential.
• Experience in account administration is essential.
• Experience of dealing directly with the public in a support setting is essential.
• Experience of working in a similar environment would be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

• An ability to multi-task, with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Suite, including Outlook, Excel (creating spreadsheets and using financial excel functions).
• Knowledge of working with accounts packages an advantage
• Knowledge of working with databases an advantage
• An ability to work on his/her own initiative.
• An understanding and interest in community development and social inclusion issues.
• A team player with an ability to prioritise tasks and to work well under pressure.
• An ability to be detail-orientated, proactive, supportive and adaptable.

Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.