Job Description

HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION

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Location

: Loch Eil, Fort William.

Salary

: 27,846 - 36,952 plus benefits (starting salary depending on experience).

Hours of work

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37.5 hours per week.

Contract

: Permanent.

Closing date for applications:

09.00, Monday, 18 August 2025


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If you're an organised, proactive administrator with significant experience in HR support, employment legislation, and financial management, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role is for you.
You should be digitally confident, have a practical 'can do' approach to problem-solving, and ready to take on a variety of responsibilities. You'll also be a natural 'people person' who enjoys building strong working relationships and fostering a positive, collaborative environment.



Here at Outward Bound, you will play an instrumental part in the centre's operation in delivering an impactful experience for young people.



Most importantly you will share our values and vision to inspire young people to realise their potential through learning and adventure.
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ABOUT US

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We're an educational charity that helps young people defy their limitations, so they become strong, resilient and curious, ready for the challenges of life.
Using learning and adventures in the wild, we partner with schools, colleges, employers and youth groups to teach their young people the most important lesson they could ever learn: to believe in themselves.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

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The Head of Administration reports to the Head of Centre and is responsible for providing effective day to day operational leadership and management in all aspects of people and administrative functions, which includes:


HR advice, support and guidance ensuring administrative support in line with The Trust's HR policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation Financial control and procedural management (budget of 2.7m) Being a proactive member of the Centre Leadership Team Leading, managing, and supervising the centre's administration team.

OUR CENTRE

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Our Loch Eil Centre, located in the Scottish Highlands, is one of our six residential centres in the UK. It can accommodate up to 120 young people at a time, ranging from upper primary school students to apprentices at the beginning of their careers.

FIND OUT MORE

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Read the job description for a complete list of responsibilities and benefits.


Download job description here.

COULD THIS BE A ROLE FOR YOU?

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Please email a covering letter of not more than 2 sides of A4, explaining your fit to the job description and the person specification, together with an up to date CV by 09.00 Monday, 18 August 2025 to: Nathan Marsh at workforus@outwardbound.org.uk



Interviews will be held in person at Loch Eil on Thursday, 28 August for shortlisted candidates.



If you have any queries regarding the information supplied or the recruitment process please contact, Nathan by telephone during office hours: 01397 772866.

Interview date:

initial interviews will be held via Teams w/c 18 August, followed by a face to face interview at the Loch Eil Centre on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.


Please note we will only accept applications that include a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience fit the requirements of the /Specification.


At Outward Bound, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds - we value your unique experience.


We reserve the right to close the recruitment process early where suitable candidates are identified and encourage an early application.


This job is subject to a disclosure check which we administer.
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