Administrative Support Officer, Islington, London

ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER ROLE We are seeking a proactive and personable Admin Support Officer to join our Central Services team at Social Interest Group\'s head office. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our back-office functions, including office management, administrative support, and front-of-house responsibilities. As an Admin Support Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment, supporting various departments, and ensuring the seamless coordination of day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will range from handling office supplies and health and safety checks to managing communications and reception duties. Shift Pattern: 15 hours per week, 2 fixed days a week, Mon - Fri, 9:00AM - 17:00PM. No WFH available onsite in our London head office. WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping things organized and running smoothly. You’ll love this position if you’re a people person, proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and service-focused. What are we looking for from an Administrative Support Officer? Experience in identifying and resolving building maintenance or health and safety issues. IT Proficiency: Knowledge, skills, and ability to learn and manage online systems, particularly Microsoft programs. Appointment and bookings management ability on online systems, including Outlook/Teams. Ability to prepare and write documents, letters, and other communications to a professional, high business standard. What we offer: 25 days (full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service. Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans. Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling. Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing. Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card. Life Assurance Scheme. Annual Staff Awards. ABOUT US Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement, and resettlement. SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people\'s own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 24000 - 36000 per year

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