Charity Administrator

• Somerville Heart Foundation
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1RJ
• Salary: £12.91 per hour for age 21+, (min wage for under 21)
• Hours: 5 hours per day, 25 hours per week, 5 days per week (Monday – Friday)
• Contract: Permanent role for suitable applicant. Required as soon as possible   
• Reference: 0822

Location: this is a weekday office-based position on-site in our Ipswich town centre office. 

Reporting relationship: working as an essential part of the office team, reporting to the Managing Director.

Somerville Heart Foundation is a patient organisation and registered charity, for young people and adults born with a heart condition. Set up over 30 years ago, by Professor Jane Somerville, a cardiologist who saw first-hand that a lifelong ‘community’ of support would be desperately needed for those she was able to help medically. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Charity Administrator, and we are seeking a competent and dedicated individual who enjoys making a difference to the lives of others and working as part of a friendly office-based team. Our success depends on our people, the support and services we provide, and this is a vital role for someone who enjoys being a team player and supporting each other in making a real impact to the lives of others.

The organisation

Somerville Heart Foundation has been providing community support, resources and services for those with ACHD (Adult Congenital Heart Disease) for over 30 years and is going from strength to strength. We are seeking an exceptional person who wants to be part of that journey.

The Somerville Heart Foundation provides a range of services to individuals as well as the ACHD teams in specialist hospitals and are building further on those relationships as well as collaborating with other organisations to build partner relations. We offer a supportive environment to enable staff to feel confident in contributing their ideas and possible progression for a dedicated enthusiastic team player. 

The role

This is an exciting opportunity of a rewarding, inspiring and fulfilling role in helping to make a difference to the lives of those affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). In the role of Charity Administrator, you will work with and provide administrative support to the office team and Managing Director, handling a diverse range of duties. You will be an experienced all-rounder, as well enjoying being an essential part of the team and providing admin and organisational support to all areas of the charity’s operations.

This is a vital role to increase and continually improve the services we provide as well as to improve the experience of those accessing our services and support. A special kind of person with dedication will flourish in this role and enjoy being part of our friendly office team. There will be opportunities to engage with our members at various levels, attend team meetings and occasional events.

Candidate profile

You must have at least two years previous administrative experience and be competent in Microsoft applications, efficient, keen to learn and be a great communicator. You must be sincere and committed to achieving the best results for the people we support. There will be opportunities to shadow other team members with possible progression for the right person. You thrive in being part of a ‘small but mighty’ team, all working together to provide impactful, efficient and effective support for the people we serve. 

Do you have all-round administrative experience and excel in engaging with people? 

Are you a great team player who prides themselves in their work and helping others?

Are you someone with a passion for making a difference who will enjoy working together to achieve the charity’s aims and objectives? 

Could you be the missing part of our team?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

We will offer you

• 28 days a year annual leave (including bank holidays) 

• pension scheme contributions

• shared parking available some days.

For more information and to download the job description and person specification, please visit our website

For further information, please email michelle.woods@sfhearts.org.uk
 

To download the application form, please visit our website

To apply, please email your completed form to michelle.woods@sfhearts.org.uk