Department:
Administration
Opportunity Type:
Paid
Town/City:
Omagh
Salary Details:
£19412
28 Apr 2025
Vacancy Type:
Fixed-Term Contract
Hours Per Week:
30

Job Advert

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Administrator to join our Employment & Personal Development team part-time (30 hours per week) temporary contract until 31st March 2026 with possible extension.  The Area Administrator will provide support to our Employment & Personal Development teams across Northern Ireland, this role is office based in Omagh but with flexibility of working some days at home.

Mencap provides an extensive range of high-quality services and support to people with learning disabilities and their families across Northern Ireland. Mencap works closely with individuals to help them live the way they choose, to achieve their learning and employment goals and make equal rights and opportunities a reality.

The Area Administrator will work as part of a team and is expected to work effectively and collaboratively with all colleagues, to deliver high quality, effective and cost-efficient administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our services.

As a first point of contact for staff, individuals, families and members of the public, you will deal with general enquiries, support to facilitate daily operations and build good relations with staff and the people who use our services.

You will support staff and managers as required and will complete tasks such as, but not limited to, handling correspondence, arranging meetings and calls, maintaining an efficient electronic filing system as well as processing invoices and expenses. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to prioritise your own workload.

Experience of working in a related environment, using Microsoft packages, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail and working to deadlines are essential for the role.

This role requires the ability to occasionally work outside normal office hours and to travel to other Mencap locations when required.

More information can be found in the Job Description.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Benefits

  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options. 

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. 

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. 

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. 

  

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer’s. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. 

 

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. 

  

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. 

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. 

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes 

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. 

  

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. 

  

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for. 

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