Administration Support Officer

CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension match up to 8%

Free counselling service

Professional development

Volunteering time

Job summary

CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY is seeking an Administration Support Officer for National Programmes. The role is home-based in the United Kingdom, 21 hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2027, with potential for additional hours.

The position offers pro-rated salary of £13,879.20 and corporate benefits including generous leave and pension matching. You will provide efficient administrative support to our National Programmes team and assist day-to-day operations, helping the

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Efficient data management skills and a sound knowledge of GDPR.
• Highly competent navigating online applications and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and well-ordered administrative support to colleagues and day-to-day operations of National Programmes.
• Support administrative processes to enable teams to deliver impact for children and young people.

Skills

Communication

Data management

GDPR knowledge

Tools

Online applications

Job description

Administration Support Officer (6231)

• Annual:13,879.20
• Location:Home Based, United Kingdom
• Group:
• Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Absence Cover
• Closing date:5 October 2026

Administration Support Officer - National Programmes

Fixed term until 31st March 2027

21 hours per week (with potential for additional hours as required)

£13,879.20 pro-rata

Location: Home Based

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 36 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part time staff), inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• We match up to 8% pension
• Free counselling service
• Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
• 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

About the role:
You’ll play a key part in our National Programmes team, providing efficient and well-ordered administrative support to
colleagues and day to day operations ofthe Programmes.

We’re looking for a capable Administration Support Officer with the ability to provide personable and professional support to our teams to enable them to make a real impact in the lives of children and young people.

Key skills and experience:

• Strong ability to communicate effective with diverse audiences
• Efficient data management skills and a sound knowledge of GDPR
• Highly competent navigating online applications and tools

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 5th October (we reserve the right to close the post early due to a high volume of applications)Interviews: Weeks commencing 5th and 12th October

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.