Organisation: Cumbria CVS

Salary Details: £24,242 (FTE) pro rata

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2025

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative officer. We are looking for a well organised, friendly individual, who wants to be part of our team, support our work and make a real difference to local communities to support the delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity funded project This is Us. The Administrator will manage the project enquiries; maintain effective and efficient administrative and volunteering monitoring systems; support the administration and delivery of activities and events, support effective communication with partners, stakeholders and individuals, as well as lead on the collation of data for reporting to the funder.

As part of the This Is Us Project, Cumbria CVS is currently recruiting a:

Administrative Officer (Westmorland and Furness)

Salary: £24,242 (FTE) pro rata

23 hours/week. Fixed term until end March 2026

Flexible working, in terms of both location and hours of work. 

There will be occasions when working will be required across different locations in Westmorland and Furness with main office base in Ulverston or Kendal.

We are looking for a motivated, skilled and experienced individual who are keen to support improvements in their local communities. People with knowledge and/or experience of working in similar role, understanding of work within the local voluntary and community sector will be an advantage.

All individuals need to have excellent organisational skills, good people and communication skills, be able to prioritise and manage their workload effectively, be proactive in supporting the wider team. Excellent IT skills (MS Office) with an aptitude for learning new IT software and databases are essential.

Find out more about working for Cumbria CVS here

Download the job specification and person specification here.

How to apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating your reason for applying for the post and how your skills, knowledge and experience specifically match the job description and person specification for this role. We value life skills and un-paid work, so please include reference to these if relevant, as well as accounting for any gaps in your employment or education history.

Applicants must also complete and return the separate Declaration Form, which can be downloaded here.

We would also be grateful if you would complete and return our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, which can also be here.

Please email your CV, supporting statement, completed Declaration and Equality & Diversity monitoring forms to: hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk by the closing date.

Receipt of your application will be acknowledged, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting whether selected for interview or not.  Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  References will only be taken up for the successful applicant.

Cumbria CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Disabled applicants and veterans who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Applications should come directly to hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 15^th May 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 19^th May 2025

 

Cumbria CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

Disabled applicants and veterans who meet the essential criteria will be interview.