South Denbighshire Community Partnership (SDCP) is seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Administration Assistant to join our friendly team at Canolfan Ni. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of our community services, which tackle social isolation, rural poverty and improve access to services, including Meals on Wheels, Dial-a-Ride, and wellbeing activities across the Lower Dee Valley.
This role requires a good level of physical fitness, including the ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, lift, carry, and kneel, to effectively deliver care and support to vulnerable service users.
The role requires applicants to hold a full category B driving license. Access to own transport and the ability to drive the organisation's manual fleet vehicles are essential to meet operational needs. Possession of a Category D1 license would also be advantageous.
The ability to communicate in Welsh would be beneficial.
If you are passionate about helping others, thrive in a busy environment, and have excellent Excel and communication skills -- we would love to hear from you!
What we are looking for:
Strong administrative experience in a busy community setting
Excellent Excel skills (data entry, formulas, reporting)
Confident communicator with a warm, professional manner
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
Experience handling sensitive information with discretion
A team player who enjoys working collaboratively across departments
What we offer:
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for training and development
The chance to make a real difference in your local community
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain Management Information Systems (MIS) and filing systems, accurately recording participant details, and event attendance.
Use Excel to analyse and report on data within given timescales.
Manage calendars, support meetings, and events (including minute-taking and bookings)
Handle enquiries, correspondence, and payments.
Receive and bank payments, maintaining accurate records.
Support the Community Development Team in delivering activities.
Provide reception services and greeting visitors.
Engage with clients in a friendly and professional manner, supporting vulnerable individuals to access our services.
Help promote SDCP's services and events including digital content.
Set up venues for events (requires physical fitness)
Adhere to health and safety policies.
Drive SDCP fleet vehicles (Category B licence required; D1 desirable)
Contribute to the ongoing development of SDCP.
Foster inclusive and welcoming environments
Other duties that occasionally arise.
Additional Information
Enhanced DBS clearance and Childcare Disqualification Declaration required.
20 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (pro rata)
3-month probation period
One-month notice period.
Two references will be taken up post-interview.
Equal Opportunities:
SDCP recruits' staff and volunteers based on their skills, experience, temperament, and ability without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or religion.
Application forms
can be downloaded from https://www.canolfan-ni.org/vacancies-at-sdcp
Please send your fully completed application form, (a C.V can be attached as supporting evidence
but not in place of a completed application form)
Submit to:
sian@sdcp.org
Deadline:
Thursday 23rd October, 1pm.
Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted by:
Tuesday 28th October, 4pm
Interviews to be held on:
Friday 7th November
Expected Start Date:
Monday 8th December
We appreciate all applications, but due to the volume we receive, we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 23,656.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work Location: In person
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