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Seize the opportunity to steer operations and growth at an innovative charity, Literacy Pirates, in a dynamic Office Administrator role.
Overview
Salary
£28000
Location
Dalston, UK - Flexible
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Literacy Pirates is an ambitious, impact-focused charity on an exciting growth path. Our collaboration and innovation-driven work environment offer a rewarding platform to make a difference.
Role Summary
- Manage office operations and facility functions.
- Lead operational projects and safety compliance initiatives.
- Maintain and manage the office's hardware and software systems.
Role Requirements
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects.
- Tech-savvy with a curiosity for digital innovation.
- Comfort in a busy office environment and a strong problem solver.
- A team player with a commitment to our mission.
- Experience in office administration or a similar role (desirable).
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures and GDPR compliance (desirable).
Benefits
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, and supportive parenting arrangements.
- Mental wellness days, career breaks, and access to counsellors.
- Cyclescheme savings, volunteering time during work hours, and generous annual leave.
- 8% pension contributions, with 3% paid by Literacy Pirates.
- Work in a unique and fun pirate ship office!
The Literacy Pirates are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to run our office and several operations-based projects as we expand our organisation. In this hands-on role, the Office Administrator will oversee office management, facility operations, and some management of our hardware and software, while also leading projects and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
About us Literacy Pirates is a small but ambitious charity with a strong mission and exciting plans for growth. Our work is centred around creating a positive impact, and we thrive on collaboration and innovation. We need an organised and proactive Office Administrator to ensure the smooth running of our headquarters. This role is essential in keeping our team supported, our systems efficient, and our space safe and welcoming. If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, keeping things in order, and working in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Job requirements The attributes and attitudes we’re looking for are: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects. Tech-savvy and curious about digital innovation. Comfortable working in a busy office environment. Excellent problem solving skills and ability to learn new things. Strong team player who enjoys working with different people in a supportive role. Commitment to our mission and the children we work with. Experience in office administration or similar roles (desirable). Knowledge of health and safety procedures and GDPR compliance (desirable).
Benefits Be part of a committed, inclusive organisation that supports its team to thrive. We value each member of our team’s professional development and provide training to make sure you have the chance to develop your skills and grow your experience as part of our expanding team. Receive enhanced sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay, with supportive parenting arrangements. Take a mental wellness day. Take a career break. Gain 24 hour access to qualified counsellors for yourself and your immediate family. Save up to 39% on a commuter bike and accessories through Cyclescheme. Get time during work hours to volunteer. Receive 23 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year, and increased allowance with service. Get 8% pension contributions, with 3% paid by The Literacy Pirates. Get to work in a pirate ship!
