Administrative Support Officer

ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and personable Admin Support Officer to join our Central Services team at Social Interest Group's head office. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our back-office functions, including office management, administrative support, and front-of-house responsibilities. 

As an Admin Support Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment, supporting various departments, and ensuring the seamless coordination of day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will range from handling office supplies and health and safety checks to managing communications and reception duties.

Shift Pattern: 15 hours per week, 2 fixed days a week, Mon - Fri, 9:00AM - 17:00PM, No WFH available onsite in our London head office office.

Salary: £10,400   

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE  

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping things organized and running smoothly. You’ll love this position if: You’re a people person, you’re proactive, you’re detail-oriented, you’re adaptable and service-focused. 

What are we looking for from a Administrative Support Officer?

• Experience in identifying and resolving any building maintenance or health and safety issues
• IT Proficiency: Knowledge, skills, and ability to learn and manage online systems, particularly Microsoft programs
• Appointment and Bookings management ability on online systems, including Outlook/Teams
• Ability to prepare, and write documents, letters, and other communication to a professional, high business standard   

What we offer

• 25 days (full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. 

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Closing Date

12-01-2025

Apply