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Charity Support Officer - The Chester Bluecoat Charity

Location: Chester

Salary: Up to £26,250 pro rata

Hours: 16 hours/week

Closing date for applications:
Friday 16th August 2024

Do you make things happen and want to make a difference by improving peoples’ lives?

The Chester Bluecoat Charity is recruiting an energetic and passionate individual to join them during a new and exciting time as a Charity Support Officer. This is a job share position offering part time hours, fabulous city centre location, flexible working and an attractive package, but most importantly the chance to join an inspirational team!

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure the Trustees and the Chief Executive have appropriate support in all aspects of their charity related governance and any committee responsibilities.
  • Welcome visitors to the organisation in an appropriate and personable manner.
  • Enable the smooth running of the charity office by dealing with enquiries by telephone, email and post, maintaining filing systems and supporting financial administration.
  • Responsibility for the filing of all reports, returns and other documentation as required by The Charity Commission including annual statutory accounts.
  • Responsibility for remaining up to date and knowledgeable of charity regulations and good practice to ensure that The Charity is fully compliant and operates in the best manner possible.
  • Provide financial and administrative support to The Charity overall including:
    • Updating and maintaining accounts, processing supplier invoices and other records;
  • Arranging committee meetings, taking minutes and managing actions;
    • Detailing financial transactions which will include banking, invoices, staff expenses, journals, and petty cash reconciliation;
    • Ensuring all invoices are raised and processed on time.
  • Provide various operational support to the Bluecoat Manager and Maintenance Manager for example:
  • Ongoing paperwork for tenants, new and departing.
  • Organising and assisting with resident review meetings;
  • Dealing with resident concerns and complaints.
  • Advertising vacancies and showing potential residents around the site.

Usual Accountabilities

  • To receive, store and process data (in whatever form or medium such data takes – e.g., electronic and/ or documented) in a confidential manner and in accordance with agreed data management policies.
  • To always promote the conduct and ethos of The Organisation.
  • To always understand and apply all The Chester Bluecoat Charity policies and procedures in all areas of your employment.
  • To attend any relevant training to support continued professional development in line with The Organisations’ training policy.

To find out more, email office@thechesterbluecoatcharity.co.uk or call 01244 345 787

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