At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to our leadership team and help make a difference in children's lives.
- Company: Join Hope House Children’s Hospices, a caring community dedicated to supporting children with life-threatening conditions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days of annual leave, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team that truly impacts the lives of children and families.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and ability to manage priorities under pressure.
Are you looking for your next opportunity as an Administrative Assistant? Join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices to play a vital role in delivering ‘Our Mission’, helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our team based in Oswestry on a permanent basis, working 24 hours per week. In return, our Administrative Assistant will receive a competitive rate of £26,695 - £31,248 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.
About the Administrative Assistant role:
As the Administrative Assistant you will provide reliable, flexible, and accurate support to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, working under the direction of the Executive Assistant. A key focus of the role is to provide proactive day-to-day administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive, ensuring priorities are coordinated, information is well organised, and follow-up actions are completed in a timely and professional manner.
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant who is:
- Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Able to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Responsive, organised and able to maintain a high level of discretion.
By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
- Organisational pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and Staff rewards programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
- Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
- Flexible working arrangements
- Great development opportunities
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Hope House Children’s Hospices has a responsibility and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hope House Children’s Hospices comply with relevant legislation, guidance and national standards relating to the recruitment of staff and volunteers working with children.
Administrative Assistant employer: Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith
At Hope House Children’s Hospices, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with life-threatening conditions. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive wellbeing services, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. By joining us as a Project Officer, you will not only contribute to vital projects that enhance our hospice services but also enjoy a rewarding career in a compassionate environment located in the beautiful regions of Oswestry and Conwy.
