Volunteering and Community Networks Administrator - London, United Kingdom - MS Society

Description

We're searching for a dedicated and reliable Administrator to become part of our Volunteer Support team.

Volunteering and Community Networks Administrator
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Fixed term for 9 months
Location: Situated in London office with the option for remote work
Salary: £26,587 - £28,090 per year along with fantastic benefits
Salary Band: Band C3

About us

We ensure individuals living with MS are the core of our focus. This dedication unites us throughout the UK.

Our approach is grounded in feedback from those affected by MS, providing us with a clear direction.

Our efforts are centered on the desires and dreams of our MS community. Working together, we advocate, support groundbreaking research, and deliver award-winning assistance and guidance.

Our team members are our most valuable resource and the cornerstone of our achievements. We present a dynamic, forward-thinking work environment where you can truly make an impact.

About this role

In this position, you will offer administrative assistance to the Volunteering and Community Networks Department as well as the Head of Volunteering and Community Networks.

You should be proactive and highly driven. Attention to detail is crucial, as is the ability to organize and oversee a busy workload to support various tasks.

You will play a key role in departmental operations by managing schedules, arranging meetings, and handling invoice processing for the department.

As a member of the Volunteer Support Admin Team, you will provide top-notch support to our Community Networks volunteers located across the UK.

You will ensure prompt resolution of all volunteer inquiries, align information provided to volunteers with our organizational standards, document relevant information, and complete necessary follow-up actions.

Your insights will be instrumental in advising our broader Community Networks team on volunteer priorities and concerns.

If you are enthusiastic, diligent, and motivated by helping others achieve something remarkable in support of a cause close to their hearts, we are eager to hear from you.

We acknowledge the invaluable contributions, knowledge, and expertise our team members bring to the MS Society.

Collaborating with external compensation and benefits consultants, we are actively reviewing our employees' pay and benefits package this year, ensuring alignment with accurate and current benchmarks in the UK charity sector.

Kindly note this role is a fixed-term position for 9 months.

Closing date for applications: 9 am on Friday 7 June 2024
Anticipated interview date: 14 or 17 June 2024

Interested?

For further details, please refer to the attached documents under 'supporting documents'. To apply for this position, please submit:

• an updated CV
• a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the job description

Top Tip: Combine your Cover Letter, CV, and Optional Equal Opps form into a single document for upload on the site.

Equal Opportunities
We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and/or from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

We appreciate your completion of the equality and diversity monitoring form along with your application submission.

Disability Confident Employer
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are dedicated to fostering equality and diversity.

If you require any assistance or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to us and specify your needs. We are here to help.

Discover more about our employee benefits:
We provide a broad array of employee benefits including but not limited to:

Promoting work-life balance

• 38 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), proportionate for part-time roles
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on tenure
• Flexible and smart working options allowing for remote work and flexible schedules
• Varying opportunities for flexible working arrangements

Supporting you and your loved ones

• Generous sick pay benefits
• Incremental sick pay entitlement based on service length
• Capability to buy/sell annual leave each calendar year
• Access to a 24/7 virtual GP, providing advice and support round the clock
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Access to a confidential 24/7 helpline for you and your family, offering specialized assistance and information
• Special leave provisions with up to 5 days of paid leave annually for personal or domestic emergencies
• 10 days of paid disability leave per year, pro-rata for part-time roles
• 10 days of paid carers' leave per year, pro-rata for part-time roles
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave for various circumstances such as miscarriage, fertility treatments, and antenatal appointments
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service benefits

Considering your financial well-being

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Charitable giving through salary deductions before taxes
• Access to an employee portal with lifestyle savings vouchers and personal well-being resources

Enhancing your work experience

• Personalized development plans with a diverse range of training programs and possibilities for additional training opportunities in collaboration with your supervisor
• Yearly internal apprenticeship options
• Modern office spaces encouraging both in-person and remote collaboration
• Various channels for staff input on internal operations through surveys, focus groups, and committees
• Active and supportive internal employee networks for collaboration and mutual support
• 2 days of paid leave each year for volunteering with MS Society activities during regular work hours, such as fundraising events or community campaigns
• 2 days of paid leave annually for volunteering with other charitable organizations during regular work hours

Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting and advancing the welfare of all individuals interacting with our services, irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, pregnancy, or gender reassignment.

We take special precautions to safeguard vulnerable adults and children from all forms of abuse and neglect.

Your eligibility to work in the UK
To work in a paid capacity with us, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Should you receive an employment offer, you will need to provide documentation proving your eligibility.

For guidance on UK visas and permits allowing you to work in the UK, refer to the UK Government's official website. Presently, we do not hold a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and are unable to assist with visa applications.

We kindly request no involvement from recruitment agencies.