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Career Opportunities: Administrator - Volunteer Mentor Unit (32474)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Category:  Mentor
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Record Keeping
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Social Skills
  • Self-Motivation
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Level 2 qualification in Business Administration, Customer Service, or equivalent
  • Experience engaging individuals who have experienced disadvantage and/or have complex needs
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), databases, and office equipment
  • Experience maintaining SharePoint and document control

Requirements:

  • Provide a warm welcome on reception and create an environment where participants are supported to achieve their potential and contribute to the local community
  • Act as the first point of contact for participants, colleagues, visitors, and external agencies, building and maintaining strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders
  • Onboard volunteers (managing online applications, ordering equipment, processing expenses) and promote volunteering opportunities nationally in line with equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Input participant contact and attendance details onto the computerized record system; maintain SharePoint and document control; support the preparation of reports and presentations

Job description

 

Job Role

We’re looking for an Administrator to join our team and provide high-quality administrative support within our Volunteer Mentor Unit. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the unit by maintaining accurate records, supporting the planning and delivery and coordinating volunteer events. You’ll make sure arrangements are in place, information is communicated effectively, and participants, volunteers, colleagues, and visitors receive a professional and welcoming experience.


You’ll also play an important role in supporting volunteer activity, from promoting opportunities nationally and onboarding new volunteers to processing expenses, maintaining SharePoint, preparing reports and presentations, and acting as a key point of contact for HR queries.


We’re looking for someone with previous administrative support experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage a range of tasks effectively. Just as importantly, you’ll be approachable, proactive, and confident engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
However, we understand that not everyone will meet every requirement. If you bring enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and enjoy working with diverse individuals, we’d still really like to hear from you.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £25,877 pro rata (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

•    25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
•    2 Volunteer Days
•    Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
•    Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
•    Annual Salary pay review
•    Refer a Friend Scheme
•    Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits


Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Communities and Education Division is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

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Location: Remote role candidate must be based within the Kent, Surrey or Sussex area 
Hours:
18.5 Hours per week 
Closing Date:
  21 May 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a warm welcome on reception and help create an environment where participants are supported to achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to the local community.
  • Act as the first point of contact for participants, colleagues, visitors, and external agencies, building and maintaining strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders.Input participant contact and attendance details onto the computerised record system in accordance with requirements.
  • Retain petty cash and reimburse participants in line with financial procedures.
  • Process incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders through the production of high-quality correspondence.
  • Ensure volunteering roles are promoted nationally and in line with equality, diversity, and inclusion policy.Support the onboarding of volunteers, from managing online applications to ordering equipment.
  • Process and record all volunteer expenses.Support the Volunteer Mentor Unit to gather evidence of volunteer impact.Maintain SharePoint and take responsibility for document control.Support the preparation of reports and presentations.
  • Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for HR queries.
  • Attend team meetings and produce clear, accurate minutes as required.Support the planning and delivery of volunteer events, ensuring all arrangements are in place and communicated.
  • Adhere to company policies and contractual requirements, including health and safety, information security, equality, and inclusion, and handle personal data in accordance with data protection policy.
  • Take responsibility for own professional development and undertake necessary training as identified through the performance review process.
  • Undertake any other duties, as required, appropriate to the post.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

  • Level 2 qualification in Business Administration, Customer Service, or equivalent (desirable)
  • Experience of engaging individuals who have experienced disadvantage and/or have complex needs
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, databases, and office equipment

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective time management, organisational, and administrative skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to identify and implement solutions to problems
  • High level of initiative and motivationAbility to work well under pressure

Additional Information


Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face.

We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.

Seetec  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us”

Seetec  is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

 

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