Communications and Administration Support Officer

We are delighted to be able to recruit for the position of Communications and Administration Support Officer with funding from the Rank Foundation.

The post, funded for 1 year, will assist the Parenting Focus team by providing both communications and administrative support. Reporting to the Head of Services and Operations, as well as the Operations Manager, the role will involve a range of tasks, including both routine duties and unique projects.

The successful candidate will be offered a personal development training plan throughout their employment in communications/marketing and general administration tasks.  You will gain a diversity of skills, knowledge and experience working across communications, business development, training, digital marketing and general administration, enabling you to learn and develop solid experience in each area as you progress through the 1-year contract.

We will support the successful candidate to develop their areas of interest and passion through their personal development plan and ongoing support sessions.

Essential Criteria Includes:

• Level 2 qualifications – at least 3 GCSEs grades A* - C or equivalent including English Language and Maths
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proven experience of using a range of social media channels
• Willing to undertake further training to become more effective in your role
• Positive, friendly, enthusiastic attitude with excellent communication skills and an ability to accurately relay information between colleagues and management.

Hours:             35 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 9am – 4.30pm and Friday 9am to 2pm)

Salary:             £21,840 per annum, (£12.00 per hour)

Contract:         1-year fixed term contract, with possibility of an extension should funding permit (6-month probation)

Visit our website https://www.parentingfocus.org/about-us/work-for-us or further information and to download an application pack. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 7th October 2024 at 10am

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th October 2024