AREA ADMINISTRATOR 

Hours: 23 hours per week (core hours 9am - 4pm, flexible working pattern available)

Salary: £8.06 per hour 

Proposed start date: October 2016

Office: This role is based at our Maidstone office. You may on occasion be required to travel to/work from other Beanstalk offices.

Closing Date: 16th September 2016 

Interview Date: 29th September 2016


About the role 
We are looking for an experienced administrator who is organised and IT literate to be the first point of contact for the volunteers and undertake administrative tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the Kent, Medway and East Sussex areas. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.

This a very varied role so it is essential you are able to prioritise your time to manage several tasks and maintain orderly systems. 

Day to day tasks include;

  • Processing applications and arranging interviews
  • Localised ownership of our volunteer database
  • Producing letters, notices, invoices and reports as required
  • Stationery ordering, reference requests and room bookings
  • Dealing with telephone enquiries and email enquiries
  • Act as secretary at Area meetings and produce and circulate the minutes.

Please see the supporting Job Description and Person Specification  for further information.

This is an exciting time for the organisation as we partner with Save The Children to help many more children to read, so flexibility and determination is essential in order to be part of this ambitious team. 

We are looking for an exceptional person, who is ready to make a difference!

To Apply 

Applicants should submit a CV and a supporting statement (maximum 1000 words) stating why you are interested in the role and how you meet each of the criteria in the person specification to [email protected] Please quote reference, BWAAKMES0816 in the subject line of your email.

Please also complete the Beanstalk Monitoring Form and include alongside your email application. 

The deadline for applications is: 12 noon on 16/09/2016

Interview Date and Location: 29/09/2016, Maidstone

For more information please call Nataly on 0207 749 7970. NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Beanstalk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate.