Senior Administrator

Senior Administrator

Location: Shepherds Bush

Salary: £28,000 per annum

We are looking for a Senior Administrator. This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Team.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

What you will be doing

The Senior Administrator is responsible for providing a comprehensive business administration service to support the senior substance misuse management across prisons in Hub 2 (HMP Wormwood Scrubs, HMP Brixton and Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre)

The role will be responsible for contributing and monitoring the targets set by Forward, supporting managers with administrative tasks, recording meetings and diary management.

• Ensure the collection of relevant statistical data is accurate and reported in accordance with any specified deadlines.
• Be the nominated Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for SM senior managers.
• Co-ordinate and liaise all relevant communications between Head Office and the Projects.
• Take minutes in a range of meetings and ensure they are organised, and the correct attendees are invited.
• Liaison, where appropriate, with relevant prison departments, including clinical partners.

What we are looking for

As a Senior Administrator, you will possess the following skills:

• An intermediate to advanced certification or demonstrable experience in Microsoft packages.
• A minimum of one years experience of providing administrative support within a large team, demonstrating ability to work in a pressured environment.
• Experience of accurately collating statistical information, with an attention to detail and report writing.
• Experience of developing, implementing or maintaining large databases and managing administrative tasks associated with them.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of the aims of Forward and support the organisations ethos.
• Previous experience of working within a confidential and/or secure environment.

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata’d for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The closing date for this role is 25th January 2025 but please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply

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