At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a professional administration team to enhance organisational efficiency.
- Company: Join Beatson Cancer Charity, making a real difference in cancer care.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40 days annual leave, generous pension, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with access to 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Shape and improve operations while supporting cancer patients and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and team leadership with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33000 £ per year.
About the Role
This is a newly created opportunity to establish and lead a professional, centralised administration function, ensuring consistent, efficient and high-quality support across the organisation. You will oversee administrative operations, improve systems and processes, and provide vital governance and operational support to senior leaders and teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, developing and managing the administration team, setting clear standards and expectations.
- Acting as the central coordination point for administrative support across the organisation.
- Reviewing and improving administrative systems, processes and ways of working.
- Managing the administration budget and resources effectively.
- Introducing and maintaining procedures, templates and document management systems.
- Supporting the use of digital tools to enhance efficiency and reduce duplication.
- Ensuring compliance with policies, governance requirements and data protection.
- Providing high-quality support to leadership, including meetings, reports, minutes and documentation.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
- Generous pension contribution (7% employer / 3% employee).
- Hybrid working model.
- Opportunity to shape and improve organisational operations.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support).
About You
- Proven experience in administration, office or business support.
- Experience leading or supervising a team.
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail.
- Experience improving systems, processes or ways of working.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Experience in a charity, public sector or regulated environment is desirable.
About the Organisation
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Administration Manager in Glasgow employer: Beatson Cancer Charity
Beatson Cancer Charity is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 40 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme, this role not only allows you to lead and innovate within a vital administration function but also provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer care in the community.
