Charity Administrator - Gosforth, United Kingdom - Smile For Life Children's Charity

Description

Smile For Life Children's Charity was established in 2007 in the heart of Gosforth and has become an extremely successful organisation, making a huge impact on the lives of disabled and disadvantaged youngsters across the North East of England.

Our support enhances the life experience of these youngsters; providing work placement opportunities in our Cafe Beam, social activities to reduce isolation, specialist equipment and wonderful experiences.

• Managing the main charity office and all associated tasks.
• Providing support to the satellite office when necessary.
• Managing the invoice system and record keeping using Quickbooks Accounting (full training and support will be given).
• Preparing, reconciling and submitting our monthly Gift Aid claim.
• Keeping wellorganised files and records of business activity.
• Keeping the charity database accurate and up to date.
• Interacting with service users, supporters and the general public, either on the phone or in person.
• Supporting charity events and completion of associated tasks.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries.
• Building relationships with supporters, funders and service users.
• Writing and editing charity correspondence.
• Collecting and sorting post.
• Acting as a personal assistant to the CEO.
• Scheduling appointments and events and carrying out associated tasks in preparation and during.
• Maintaining and ordering office stationery and other supplies.
• Preparing meeting rooms by setting up chairs and getting refreshments.
• Participating in charity meetings and taking minutes.
• Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements.
• Banking.
• Cash/card reconciliation and recording for Cafe Beam.
• Management of utilities for premises.
• Any other administrative tasks that are required

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Flexibility.
• The ability to learn quickly and take on tasks outside your skill set.
• Selfmotivated.
• The ability to work independently and manage personal workload effectively.
• Willingness to do routine tasks.
• Work effectively as part of a small team.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Social media and IT skills.
• Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic understanding of financial/accounts administration.
• A full driving licence would be advantageous but not essential.

• The opportunity to build a successful and rewarding career within our organisation and indeed the wider charity sector.
• An excellent working environment including a wellfurnished and stocked office.
• A responsible and rewarding role.
• A friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers.
• Initial and ongoing training with opportunities for development.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Competitive salary:
• 35 hours per week £11 per hour.
• Generous holiday entitlement.

• Successful applicants will be asked to complete an enhanced DBS check to ensure suitability for the working environment of this role.

• Company pension

• Monday to Friday

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

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

• Driving Licence (preferred)