Administrator - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Smart Play Network

Description

Administrator

Smart Play Network is a dynamic, forward thinking play organisation and charity supporting and delivering a range of play services in Scotland.


Edinburgh office

FT £20,040

Fixed Term to 31st March 2024. (potential for extension)


Staff Benefits:
Enhanced sick pay, Employee Assist Programme, Pension

Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a high energy team? Are you passionate about supporting projects that make a positive impact on children and families? Then this may be the job for you.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join us at Smart Play Network to support our busy Core and


PERSON SPECIFICATION
- _Essential criteria _

Have previous administrative experience.
Have excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.

Demonstrate a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated programmes including databases.
Knowledge of finance and strong numeracy skills.
Be friendly and approachable.

Excellent time management skills.
Be a good team worker and can use own initiative.

Be highly organised and enjoy carrying out process-based tasks.
Proficient in the use of social media.
Show an understanding of the importance of play for children.

Enjoy researching online and be able to relay relevant information.
Be adaptable to varied and changing workloads.


_Highly advantageous criteria _
Have experience working in the charity sector.

Experience with membership administration.
Confidence in IT such as broadband, pcs and tablets.
Understanding of petty cash systems.

Knowledge of the funding environment and how this relates to a charity.
Strong note-taking skills.


KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILIITES
Day-to-day admin tasks to include;
Maintain stock of project resources, stationery, and office items.

Support the evaluation process of our projects and training courses - gathering the data and inputting the feedback into our central database.

Monitoring booking systems, generating attendance spreadsheets and liaising with families who have booked sessions.

Support managers with recruitment administration and induction of new staff members.

Collating project information for core reporting and internal news bulletins.
Support project officer with social media content gathering and engagement management.
Support the CEO and managers with required administration tasks.

Oversee the maintenance of the office environment including supplies and cleanliness.
Administration support in preparation for Annual General Meetings and events.

Any further reasonable tasks at the request of the managers.

Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills.

If you would like an informal chat about the Administrator role please contact us through Indeed.


How to Apply:
Please submit your CV
plus a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Smart Play


stage 2 interview in person, dates to be confirmed.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 10 months


Salary:
£20,040.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 29/05/2023