Charity Support Officer - The Chester Bluecoat Charity

Charity Support Officer – The Chester Bluecoat Charity

Closing date for applications:
Friday 16th August 2024

Do you make things happen and want to make a difference by improving peoples’ lives?

The Chester Bluecoat Charity is recruiting an energetic and passionate individual to join them during a new and exciting time as a Charity Support Officer. This is a job share position offering part-time hours, fabulous city centre location, flexible working and an attractive package, but most importantly the chance to join an inspirational team!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Trustees and the Chief Executive have appropriate support in all aspects of their charity-related governance and any committee responsibilities.
• Welcome visitors to the organisation in an appropriate and personable manner.
• Enable the smooth running of the charity office by dealing with enquiries by telephone, email and post, maintaining filing systems and supporting financial administration.
• Responsibility for the filing of all reports, returns and other documentation as required by The Charity Commission including annual statutory accounts.
• Responsibility for remaining up to date and knowledgeable of charity regulations and good practice to ensure that The Charity is fully compliant and operates in the best manner possible.
• Provide financial and administrative support to The Charity overall including:
  • Updating and maintaining accounts, processing supplier invoices and other records;
• Arranging committee meetings, taking minutes and managing actions;
  • Detailing financial transactions which will include banking, invoices, staff expenses, journals, and petty cash reconciliation;
  • Ensuring all invoices are raised and processed on time.
• Provide various operational support to the Bluecoat Manager and Maintenance Manager including:
  • Ongoing paperwork for tenants, new and departing;
  • Organising and assisting with resident review meetings;
  • Dealing with resident concerns and complaints;
  • Advertising vacancies and showing potential residents around the site.

Usual Accountabilities

• To receive, store and process data (in whatever form or medium such data takes – e.g., electronic and/or documented) in a confidential manner and in accordance with agreed data management policies.
• To always promote the conduct and ethos of The Organisation.
• To always understand and apply all The Chester Bluecoat Charity policies and procedures in all areas of your employment.
• To attend any relevant training to support continued professional development in line with The Organisation’s training policy.

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