Job Description

The Birtenshaw Group is a well-established long-standing charitable organisation that has grown significantly in recent years.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen, working within our Corporate Services Department. We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic administrator, to provide direct administrative and clerical support within the administration team and support an efficient and professional reception service.

Hours of work:

Full time - 37 hours per week, all year around.

Please note:

it is a requirement of this role that the appointed candidate wear a uniform (this is provided by The Birtenshaw Group)

The main duties of this role include:

Ensuring that the organisation offers a professional reception service for all internal personnel, visitors and contractors.

Utilising IT systems

Updating the computerised log for incoming and outgoing post

Monitoring multiple email accounts

Maintaining an accurate inventory of the organisation's resources and procuring resources for the organisation where required.

To assist in the planning of meetings, to organise rooms and provide equipment as and when required

Why work for Birtenshaw?

Our team are highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working alongside colleagues that are caring, resilient and energetic, who enjoy their roles. There are clear career opportunities for advancement within our growing organisation, which puts service users at the heart of all we do.

You can expect;

Salary Protection Scheme - in the event of long-term absence due to injury or illness

Discount schemes for national stores and services, including Blue Light Card; and Discount for Carers.

Employee Assistance Programme - access to a 24 hour advice line offering support on a range of life, work, money and family issues and also 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling

Staff Recognition Schemes - Employee of the Month, Refer a Friend, Long Service Awards and nominations for National Awards

Staff Council - a forum in which staff from all sectors of the organisation can suggest and initiate change.

Free enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 01/10/25 at 9am

Interviews: 06/10/2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults.

The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a "spent" conviction.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60-13.17 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person