Scheme Secretary
Home-Start Wyre Forest
Kidderminster | 23 hours per week (mornings)
£25,000 pro rata | 1-year fixed-term contract
Home-Start Wyre Forest is seeking an experienced and highly organised Scheme Secretary to support the smooth day-to-day running of our busy family support charity.
This is a key role within our small, friendly team, combining strong administrative expertise with financial responsibility.
About the Role
You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and financial duties, including:
* Day-to-day office administration
* Maintaining financial records, including restricted funding streams
* Managing banking and petty cash
* Processing payroll and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements
Strong experience in both administration and finance is essential for this role.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Has proven administrative and financial experience
* Is highly organised, reliable, and detail-focused
* Has a positive attitude and a good sense of humour
* Understands the challenges faced by families
* Works well as part of a small, supportive team
Experience working with families, volunteers, or within the charity sector is desirable, along with an understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
What We Offer
* Flexible part-time hours (23 hours across five mornings)
* Supportive team environment (small team of five staff)
* Pension scheme
* One-month induction programme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* The chance to make a real difference in your local community
* Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
Additional Information
* Based at our Kidderminster office
* This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Closing Date: 12:00 noon, 5th May 2026
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