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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and professional administrator to join our team as an Area Administrator on a permanent, part-time basis (30hrs per week over four days). We are looking for someone who holds the same values as Mencap and can provide day-to-day administrative support to our teams, with an enthusiasm for developing digital ways of working.
This role is office based, but with the possibility of some homeworking flexibility. The successful candidate would be required to work from our Aberaeron Office.
This is a varied administrative role, supporting a team of Service Managers and Area Operations Managers, while reporting to the Project Office Coordinator. Your duties will involve ensuring the smooth running of the office and operations including coordinating and reporting on information and data in a timely manner. You will also be supporting and monitoring business processes including recruitment, human resources, payroll, training and IT.
The successful candidate would also need to have accurate minute taking experience.
It is important that you can work in a fast-paced administrative role. Lots of flexibility in your approach to work is crucial, as you will be managing multiple tasks at any one time. You will be competent and self-motivated, with fantastic verbal and written communication skills. An ability to speak Welsh would be advantageous, but not essential.
You will have good computing skills in Microsoft Office packages, excellent verbal and written communication skills in a pressurised setting.
Please check you have all the following before applying: -
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- Two year’s previous proven administration experience
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- Excellent typing and computer skills in all Microsoft Office packages
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- Proven experience of minute taking and verbal dictation.
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- Office management experience including use and collation of office credit cards would be advantageous, but not essential
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- Proven experience of drafting letters and reports in line with company policy
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- Proven experience of supporting a management team or equivalent
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- Willing / able to travel to other locations in order to support with minute taking or other tasks, although some are done over MS Teams.
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- Experience of the Social Care Sector would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be given.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
No two days are never the same, sometimes they may be challenging but always positive so click apply now to be considered, or email Vicky.George@Mencap.org.uk for further details.
*All roles are subject to suitable references.
Job ID: 32911
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
About Mencap
Joining Mencap can be the continuation of a fantastic career for you. Upon joining you will also be able to access our wide range of benefits packages which would be accessed through our ‘Mencap Extras’ portal.
In addition, you will also be able to access a number of development opportunities delivered by our award-winning Learning & Development team.
If you are looking for that next exciting challenge and the opportunity to develop and shape the next stage of your career, we would love to hear from you.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to
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