Trust Administrator Four Day Week

TRUST ADMINISTRATOR (Part time – 0.4 FTE)

Suberb opportunity for someone with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a high degree of commitment and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Applications are invited for the post of Trust Administrator with the Daphne Jackson Trust.  This is a superb opportunity for the right person to make a difference in a charity that offers Fellowships for returners after a career break of two years or more.

The Trust is based in the Physics Department at the University of Surrey and is a small charity that makes a big difference.  The Trust has a very dedicated and friendly team of staff and applicants for this post must be friendly and approachable, efficient and methodical, with a ‘can do’ approach.  This is a post that will suit someone with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a high degree of commitment and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure. The ability to prioritise a busy workload and to be able to work independently as well as being an effective member of a small team is essential.

Duties will include daily monitoring of emails, answering calls, dealing with incoming and outgoing post, answering queries from potential applicants, accurate logging of all enquiries and management of the Trust Office. The database of enquirers, candidates, applicants, future, current and former Fellows must be kept up-to-date along with management of electronic copies of application documents and correspondence. The complete list of likely duties is covered in the role description.

Applicants must be computer literate with a fully operational knowledge of Microsoft Office A knowledge of the charity sector and some of the stakeholders with whom the Trust works, such as research funders, higher education organisations, learned societies or the scientific community in general would be an advantage. An interest in the work of the Trust generally and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues will be a significant advantage. Whilst experience in an administration role is desirable it is equally important to find the right person to join the team who has a common-sense approach, is a quick learner and is happy to communicate at all levels to a range of stakeholders.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is vital for our society, our communities and our workplaces. All of us should have the opportunity to develop our skills and reach our full potential whatever our identity or background. As such we welcome applications from all individuals and backgrounds.  The Trust is fully committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of our work. We believe this creates collaborative and dynamic workplaces that recognise the contribution and potential of every individual. As a prospective member of the Team, it is important that you embrace our position on this.

Almost all of the Trust staff currently work part time and although many have a hybrid working arrangement, this post will be based in the Trust Office and while there is some flexibility, the hours need to be worked over four or five days.

Salary offered is pro rata of £25,000. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 2nd September 2022 with applications reviewed on a rolling basis up to the deadline. Please send a CV and covering letter stating where you saw the role advertised and why you think you would be suitable to Dr Katie Perry, Chief Executive, at the Daphne Jackson Trust. Further information on this role and a job description are available to download from our website. If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role please call us.