Location: The Springhead Trust, Fontmell Magna, Dorset
Hours: 12 hours a week – flexible hours to be agreed with the successful applicant
Start date: 1st February 2024
Duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Dependent on experience – From £12.50 per hour
Closing date for applications: 14th November 2023
About the Springhead Trust
Springhead is a rural centre, located in historic buildings in 15 acres of gardens and grounds in beautiful North Dorset countryside. Our mission is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to experience and value the rural environment, and to learn about the sustainable use of natural resources; as well as to conserve the buildings and gardens as a special place for education, enjoyment of the arts, music and rural culture. Our main areas of work are:
- Providing environmental education and personal development by running day and residential visits
- Promoting the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment
- Enabling people to enjoy and learn about the arts
- Conserving and enhancing the buildings, gardens and grounds of Springhead for future generations
About the role
This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Springhead Trust at an exciting time as we reach our 50th anniversary. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Administrator to ensure the efficient running of our office. This is a varied role, and the ability to work as part of a team with a positive and flexible attitude is essential. The successful candidate will need good organisational skills and an approachable manner. The post will be subject to a DBS check.
Line management
The post-holder will report to Springhead’s Trust Managers, working closely with other part-time staff.
Job description
- Provide a comprehensive administrative service
- Undertake general office duties, customer relations and diary management
- Support the review and development of Trust policies and procedures
- Carry out other duties as appropriate
Person specification
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge and experience of ICT software packages and office equipment
- The ability to work as part of a small team, but under own initiative
- The ability to work with a wide range of people and groups