Business Support Assistant

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Working with Safety Net (UK) is more than just a job; if you believe in the work we do, please consider applying to join our exciting and expanding team. Safety Net (UK) supports the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across north and west Cumbria.

Due to increasing demand, we are looking for an experienced business support assistant to take considerable responsibility around the daily management of all office administration and to support service delivery.  The post holder will work remotely currently, and for the foreseeable we will be offering services via the telephone or video link. All team meetings, management supervision and peer support will be through Microsoft Teams.  Our main office base is in Carlisle and we have satellite offices in west Cumbria. There will be a requirement to provide office cover, attend meetings, training, and other events at the main office when the building re-opens.

JOB PURPOSE

The post of business support assistant will support our team in the smooth operational running of the service. You will need to be efficient, organised, have excellent communication and IT skills, have a good working knowledge of databases, and excel, and be happy to work currently from home. You will be the first point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and helping to answer questions and access support is a vital part of this role.

Reporting to: Office Manager   Hours: 14 hours   Salary: £16,320 -£18,552 salary pro rata depending on experience and a 4% employer contribution pension.   Base: Carlisle (covering North & West Cumbria), currently working from home.

To request an application pack, or for more information, please email: office@safetynetuk.org

For an informal chat, please call: 01228 515859

Closing date: Noon Monday 12th October 2020, Interviews to be held week commencing 19th October 2020