PLEASE NOTE: This position is a temporary, fixed-term contract of 6 months. Purpose: Are you an organised person? Do y ou have a strong work ethic and the desire to provide truly exceptional service? To assist with ensuring that the administrative processes are carried out efficiently and effectively so that the Community can provide support, work and personal development opportunities for the vulnerable adults we support with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. Duties & Responsibilities: Main responsibilities: Acting as a front-line point of contact for the PALS team /Suppliers and Contractors. including - making and receiving telephone calls – to the above. Providing general office administration support to the National PALS team, Workshop Team and other departments within the community, including - ordering stationery, equipment, and PPE- ensuring photocopiers and printer issues are dealt with - preparing agendas, taking notes/minutes of meetings, typing routine correspondence and reports, distributing agendas and papers - dealing with post - General administrative and IT support within the community. Undertaking administration and secretarial support as and when required for other departments and communities, acting as a point of contact for staff and volunteer queries; referring them on to the appropriate communities or central departments; including the Trust Office, HR, finance, marketing and fundraising. Supporting staff to complete and submit appropriate paperwork, manually or electronically to appropriate departments. Setting up and maintaining accurate records for the community and ensuring that renewals of certificates and documents are obtained in a timely manner by use of in-house system, fleet vehicles are serviced, MOTs are valid and taxed up to date annually, that repair arrangements are made, and mileage records are collated and maintained. Providing admin support to managers and PALS Team. Compiling newsletters and emails to staff of magic moments. Providing Systems support for other staff within your knowledge, acting as a champion for Microsoft and office 365 products (Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and one drive) and other systems platforms within the organisation. Undertake such other tasks as required individually or with others to develop and maintain the high quality of service required to fulfil the vision of the PALS Team, for example by actively participating in team meetings and relevant training. Person Specification: Knowledge & Experience: You will be self-directing, with excellent organisational skills, able to identify and see tasks through to completion, reliable and responsive. You have good oral and written communication skills. You are able to contribute effectively and are willing to work flexibly and creatively to support the work of the senior management team. You’ll ideally have a few years of previous experience of working within an administrative role. You will have a reasonable standard of general education. Good level of IT skills including proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Key Competencies: You’ll be self-motivated, dynamic, and able to work with a high level of autonomy and without close supervision. You are able to organise and prioritise own workload and work flexibly. Naturally well organised with a proven ability to manage own time and workload. The ability to work effectively as a member of a small team. You treat others with respect, dignity, honesty and equality and recognise that they may have different viewpoints, beliefs or values. Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check. The charity Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. In our 70th year we honour our past, provide for the present and will lead the future. Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trust’s ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration, valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons, and respecting the rhythm of natural life. We operate in both rural and urban communities, building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues to play to our strengths. The benefits Below is just a taste of what we offer: Life cover for all employees so families will receive payment if a colleague dies at work (subject to cover terms and conditions). Employees who introduce a friend to work with us receive £150 through payroll (Terms & Conditions apply.) Employee assistance programme with 24/7 helpline for advice and support. Also available to your immediate family We contribute to a pension scheme along with your personal contributions Annual leave entitlement 25 days per year PLUS statutory bank and national holidays Free parking at most communities The gallery Previous Next What we offer Documents