The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) empowers young people to develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed in life.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Business Support & Organisational Development Administrator to join our People & Culture Team. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines office administration, facilities coordination, organisational development support, and stakeholder management.
If you enjoy managing multiple priorities, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring the smooth running of office and team operations, we'd love to hear from you.
As the Business Support & Organisational Development Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the People & Culture Team, with a particular focus on Organisational Development, Health & Safety, and office coordination.
You will play a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of our Reading office while supporting learning and development activities that help our people thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Office & Administrative Support
- Coordinate and minute Health & Safety and Staff Consultation Forum meetings.
- Manage Display Screen Equipment (DSE) risk assessments.
- Coordinate desk and meeting room bookings across the Reading office.
- Process incoming post and cheques, liaising with Finance as required.
- Respond to and record enquiries in line with DofE policies and procedures.
- Coordinate annual PAT testing and maintain Health & Safety records.
- Manage stationery requests across the organisation.
- Act as the key contact for office access and desk booking systems.
Organisational Development Support
- Provide administrative support across Learning & Development, Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing activities.
- Coordinate training programmes, including venue bookings, travel arrangements, accommodation, and logistics.
- Support the administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Assist with organising team meetings, workshops, and events.
Facilities & Contract Management
- Coordinate hire car, hotel, and travel booking requests.
- Act as the primary point of contact with the Reading office landlord and external suppliers.
- Coordinate office access passes, cleaning arrangements, and other facilities-related services.
N.B. this is a part time position 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Candidates mut be able to work from the Reading office a minimum of once a week.
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Business Support Officer - People and Culture in Reading employer: dofe
At dofe, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a vibrant and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that empowers our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Working remotely allows for flexibility while being part of a passionate community dedicated to enhancing accessibility and driving positive change.
