At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with administration tasks and manage physical and digital records in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Temporary position with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.
- Qualifications: Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and basic Microsoft Office knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
We have a great opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our team based in our head office in Worcester. This team is made up of 6 Administration Assistants and one Team Leader. The role of Administration Assistant will sit within the Corporate Shared Service Centre (CSSC). The team is responsible for completing all administration tasks within the CSSC alongside records management activities, including the creation, maintenance, storage, retrieval, and disposal of physical and digital records. As the role will require the physical handling of documents, including boxes and files, some heavy lifting will be required, as well as standing and walking for prolonged periods. This is a newly established team which is continuously evolving with new processes being added to support other financial departments.
The role of Administration Assistant – CSSC will include:
- Assist in the delivery of all administration tasks
- Organise and prepare physical files for scanning
- Operate scanners, validating scanned documents for accuracy and completeness
- Manage the storage of large volumes of physical records
- Locate and retrieve physical records from storage to assist with queries
- Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.
Skills and experiences:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Good communication, interpersonal and customer care skills
- Basic Microsoft Word and Excel
Why work for us? We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.
Our Benefits: As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
Role salary is £23,933 with an additional policy allowance of £2,393 per annum.
Closing Date: 27 August 2026. If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
Administration Assistant - CSSC employer: Sanctuary Group
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With generous benefits such as up to 30 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to wellbeing support, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. Working in Sheffield, you will be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying the advantages of a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving lives.
