Vacancies

Baby Basics Administrator (Sheffield)

Baby Basics Admin 2024 – 16 hrs

OVERVIEW:

The Baby Basics Administrator will support with general administration for Baby Basics – Sheffield, in its aim of helping to provide essential equipment, clothing and toiletries to and families with children 0-5 yrs in need across Sheffield.  The role will require good administrative and communications skills. 

The post holder will be line managed by the Baby Basics Sheffield Co-Ordinator. 

KEY SKILLS:

  • Some knowledge of Baby Basics operations across Sheffield/UK and willingness to learn more.
  • Ability to plan & organise tasks.
  • Good Computer skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the understanding of how to deal with volunteers and referring bodies. 
  • Good Communication – both written and oral.
  • Good organisation and time management skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work flexibly on occasions.
  • Experience of working with or alongside external agencies and / or the voluntary sector would be advantageous. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Support the Christian values of Baby Basics UK
  • Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Dedication and commitment.
  • Value all the people who come into contact with or work in Baby Basics. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

To support the Sheffield Co-Ordinator.

  • To manage emails & phones for the Sheffield Centre during opening times. 
  • To ensure that requests are dealt with quickly. 
  • To support with referral collections & donations during centre opening times.
  • To complete general admin tasks of the Sheffield Centre. 
  • Maintain and build upon the good relationships Baby Basics enjoys with a range of referrers into the project.
  • Maintain good records of requests as they come in and go out.
  • To support events for Baby Basics Sheffield. 
  • To work closely & communicate effectively with other Part Time Administrator and the rest of the staff team & volunteers. 

Hours:  16 hours per week (Tuesday 1pm – 4.30pm, Wednesday 1pm – 4.30pm, Thursday 9am – 4pm, Friday 9am -11.30am)

Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Pay:  £11.44 per hour (7% pension contribution) 

To apply

Please send CV & Covering letter explaining how your experience makes you the right person for this role to cat.ross@baby-basics.org.uk 

Closing Date for Applications – 22nd April 2024

Interview Date – If shortlisted –10th May 2024