We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Administrator - Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism to join the bemix team
This is an exciting and varied senior role, offering a fantastic opportunity to take a leading position within our dynamic and supportive administration team. We’re looking for someone whose resilience, attention to detail, and well-established administrative expertise will play a crucial role in supporting and driving forward the smooth running of the newly established Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training project and wider organisational functions.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised and confident in managing a complex, fast-paced workload, with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and lead on the development of efficient processes. You will thrive in a collaborative team environment, demonstrate sound judgement under pressure, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to every challenge.
Main aim: You will act as a responsive main point of contact for project enquiries, handling incoming external calls and emails. As part of the uplifting and committed Administrative team, you will work closely with members of the OMMT project team to ensure strong coordination and support.
The role requires an on-site presence to effectively manage incoming administrative tasks and contribute to the smooth running of the project.
This position calls for someone reliable, trusted, and proactive — someone who can help free up colleagues by taking ownership of administrative responsibilities, enabling them to focus on delivering their roles effectively.
Hours: Working 37 hours per week, office-based, Monday to Friday, 9-5 pm.
Location: You will be based in a great office at The Innovation Centre in Canterbury (this is located on the University of Kent site). With fantastic facilities, including free parking, cafe, reliable local transport connections and beautiful outside spaces to explore on breaks/lunch/walking supervision.
Salary and benefits: circa £27,000 per annum + generous 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays + Contributory Pension Scheme (5% of pay)
If you are …
* Experienced in delivering high-quality, dependable administrative support, ideally within a fast-paced or growing organisation
* A confident communicator — clear, professional, and effective in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to liaise across teams and with external stakeholders
* Proactive in identifying improvements to systems and processes, and enthusiastic about learning and shaping new ways of working
* Highly proficient in using IT systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and tools
* A self-motivated organiser with excellent attention to detail, capable of leading on the coordination of complex administrative tasks and workflows
* Committed to equality, inclusion, and working in a co-productive, person-centred way
* Skilled at managing multiple priorities while staying calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure
* Friendly, approachable, and a positive presence in the team — someone who brings energy, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset
Trusted and dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality, and professional integrity
...we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 4th May 2025, Midnight.
Interviews: Tuesday, 13th May 2025. face to face at our Canterbury Office.
We will contact everyone by the end of the day on: Wednesday, 7th May 2025.