Administration officer

About us: 

Queen’s Park Community Organisation is a grassroots organisation and registered charity (1199226) targeting the most deprived areas in Bedford. We have four objectives, Welfare, Capacity Building, Recreation and Relief of Poverty. As a Bedford Charity, we empower local people to make a difference by building bridges between communities, schools and organisations via our 3 current programs:

·       Advocacy and outreach service

·       Building capacity & increasing building community resilience

·       Youth program

Key Responsibilities:

·       Make, answer and direct phone calls.

·       Organise and schedule appointments and events

·       Plan meetings and take detailed minutes.

·       Write and distribute emails

·       Put together Newsletter (Mailchimp)

·       Design posters & Banners (Canva pro)

·       Update website (training provided)

·       Create post for social media (Facebook, X, Instagram and Tik Tok)

·       Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.

·       Keep database up to date

·       Maintain contact lists.

·       Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients.

·       Take note of staff and Trustee meetings.

Terms and conditions:        

·       The post is based on a full time equivalent to 37.5 hours.  (Pro Rata)

·       Evenings and weekends’ availability is crucial. Time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime is payable for this position.

·       There will be 28 days holiday per annum plus public Bank Holidays.

·       Generous employer pension contributions

·       Please note that all jobs are offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Note this post is funded by the National Lottery and the Harpur Trust.

Hours: 16.5 hrs Monday to Friday or flexible working a possibility

Salary: FTE £23,698.40 (Pro rata £10,476.18)

Location: Home Based

Probation: 3 Months

Closing Date: 15th December 2024

Interview date: 7th January 2025

Reports to: Director