PA and Business Services Administrative Officer
A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Admin Officer to work within the Executive and Business Services team at our offices in York. This is a Crown Servant Grade E1, permanent position, working 30 hours between Monday and Thursday, reporting to the Office Manager.
The successful applicant will take on the responsibilities of providing secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive and the Chair, along with administrative support to the Office Manager in the delivery of key Association functions. They will be available to provide support to the office team on a day to day basis in addition to the general admin functions of the department.
Essential Criteria includes:
* At least 1 years’ experience working in administration or as a Personal Assistant
* Previous experience managing workloads and prioritising tasks
* Able to interact productively to build strong working relationships
* Experience of processing invoices
* Note-taking at meetings and producing minutes
* Detail focused and able to work accurately
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written
* Competent in all Microsoft applications
* Able to work flexibly, including some variation to routine working hours
About Us
At the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Yorkshire and the Humber (RFCA YH) we champion the Reserve and Cadet Forces’ across our region, through community and corporate engagement, estate management and recruitment support to local Reserve Units and Cadet Detachments. We have been the voice for Yorkshire and the Humber’s Navy, Army and Air Force Reservists and Cadets since 1908.
The RFCA YH offices are based just a short walk out of York city centre within a historic former residential home. As well as having free parking we also have a beautiful garden to look out on or enjoy a lunch break in, making it a very special and unique workspace.
In this role the hours worked will be 08:30 16:30 Monday to Friday. As the role is within a small team, some flexibility in hours will be needed to provide assistance at meetings or cover when colleagues are on leave.
The annual holiday entitlement is 25 days, which increases to 30 days after 5 years. Previous service in the Armed Forces also qualifies the employee to 30 days on entry. This is in addition to the 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 additional privilege day.
We offer a defined benefit Career Average Revalued Earnings Scheme. Your contribution is 5% of your pensionable salary and the Employer contributes 13%. Pension is accrued at the rate of 2.32% of your pensionable salary in each Scheme Year. As a member of the Scheme you are also insured for Death in Service with the lump sum and a pension payable to your Beneficiary.
The closing date for applications is 20th November 2025 and successful candidates will be invited to interview by 24th November 2025.
Face to face interviews will be held at our offices in York on 27th November 2025.
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Our reference: SE4030
Vacancy: PA and Business Services Administrative Officer
Location: York
Salary: £27,650 per annum (£22,419 pro-rata)
Hours: Part time, 30 hours (Mon to Thu 08:00 16:30)
Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for Yorkshire and The Humber
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