Join our team at the Orpheus Centre
Join the Orpheus Centre and help create a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment where young disabled adults can thrive.
The Orpheus Centre is a vibrant charity and specialist college that empowers young disabled adults through the arts, education and independent living. Our values are joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined, and we are looking for a highly organised Facilities & Housing Administrator to support our Estates, Facilities and Housing services
Salary: £26,427.32 per annum
Location: Godstone, Surrey
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year) Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Contract: Permanent
Important information regarding Visa sponsorship
Please note that the Orpheus Centre is not a licensed sponsor organisation and therefore is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding administration role that sits at the heart of our Facilities and Housing team. You will provide essential administrative support, maintain accurate records and databases, coordinate housing processes for tenants, and help ensure compliance across a busy and diverse organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing administrative support to the Facilities and Estates team
- Maintaining records, databases and compliance documentation
- Coordinating tenancy administration and housing-related paperwork
- Supporting rent and service charge administration processes
- Monitoring housing and compliance deadlines and escalating actions where required
- Organising meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions
- Supporting health & safety compliance systems and record keeping
- Liaising professionally with tenants, families, colleagues and external agencies
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Experienced in administration and database management
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Professional, discreet and experienced in handling confidential information
- A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Empathetic and committed to providing excellent customer service
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
- At least two years' experience in an administrative role
- Experience using Microsoft Office and database systems
- Experience maintaining confidential records and data protection standards
- Experience supporting facilities, compliance or health & safety processes
Why Join Us?
At the Orpheus Centre, you'll be part of a supportive team making a real difference to the lives of young disabled adults. You'll work in a unique environment where collaboration, inclusion and personal development are valued every day.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
The Orpheus Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value difference and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
For a full job description and person specification, click below job description and person specification:
Facilities and Housing Administrator Oct 2026FINAL.pdf
Disability Confident Leader
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, as set out in the person specification. This does not mean that all disabled applicants will automatically be invited to interview, but it does ensure that disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential requirements are given the opportunity to show their skills, experience and abilities at interview.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
- Increasing understanding of disability
- Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
- Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
No agencies please.
Facilities & Housing Administrator in Godstone employer: The Orpheus Centre
At the Orpheus Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering young adults with disabilities through the arts. Our warm and friendly work environment fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact every day. Located in Godstone, Surrey, you'll be part of an ambitious organisation committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people while enjoying a supportive culture that values inclusivity and personal development.
