Administrator (DRA2-17)

DISABILITY ACTION       

Disability Action works for the rights of disabled people.  We are a Northern Ireland wide pan disability organisation working with disabled people with various disabilities; physical, mental, sensory, learning and hidden.

The Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning (DRILL) programme is a UK wide research programme delivered in partnership by four major pan-disability organizations in each of the UK nations - Disability Action, Disability Rights UK, Inclusion Scotland and Disability Wales.  The programme will create a new and innovative research agenda in each nation and UK-wide engaging with policy makers and senior practitioners to ensure that the findings inform positive policy and practice solutions to fit future economic and social trends.  Disability Action wishes to appoint to the following position: -

ADMINISTRATOR (Ref DRA2/17)

£10,577 pa / Fixed to August 2020 (17.5 hours per week)

The Administrator will be responsible for providing high level secretarial and administrative support to the Northern Ireland based DRILL staff, ensuring the delivery of effective administration practices and procedures.    The successful applicant must have the following:

• RSA Stage II Word-processing (or equivalent) and relevant computer experience that includes word-processing and databases.
• At least 2 years recent relevant administrative or secretarial experience.
• Relevant experience of setting up and maintaining effective filing and reporting systems.
• Experience of co-ordinating an appointments and booking system.

Further information and application packs can be downloaded at www.disabilityaction.org: or obtained by emailing [email protected].  The application pack is available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print, etc, on request.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4pm on Thursday 06 July 2017.

Disability Action is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities.