Administration assistant

Job Advert Here at the Big Issue Group we are in need of a highly organised administrative professional to perform a critical role in our Central Service team. You will provide office management and admin support to the whole Central Services and Operations team to enable them to provide high levels of service to the rest of the organisation. You will cover a wide range of tasks including Salesforce administration, maintaining intranet pages, note taking and facilitating meetings, inventory management, ordering of supplies, postage and mail outs and managing office access. Being successful in this role will enable the Central Services team to fully support our vendors, vendor support team on the frontline and the organisation as a whole to strive towards achieving its social objectives . You will need to be aware of and believe in the Big Issue Group and keen to support our social objectives, a flexible team player, fully versed in Microsoft Office suite and someone with a demonstrable eye for detail. You will also be required to open and close the office on a rota basis. The role is fully office based to enable the role holder to provide the best support possible and we are flexible as to how the hours would look. It will be 21-25 hours per week spread over either 3 or 4 days and is fixed term for 12 months. Details can be discussed with the successful applicant and will take in to account business need. For a full job description including the summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below. Salary and Benefits: Salary £15,000 - £20,000 pro rata per annum (depending on FTE, skills and experience) - £25,000 for Full time 1.0FTE 25 days holiday (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays Flexible working policy Pension scheme Private Health care cover Enhanced Family benefits On-going learning and development Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing Perkpal Benefits scheme Workplace details This role will be based at the Big Issue Group Head Office in Finsbury Park Closing date – 24th October 2023 (23:59pm) - We may hold interviews for suitable candidates before the closing date. Please therefore apply as soon as possible. Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company. For enquiries, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]