Office Manager

We are the UK’s leading charity dedicated to conquering stroke.

There are over 1.2 million stroke survivors in the UK. Almost two thirds have a disability and one third rely on others for help, making stroke one of the biggest causes of disability.
We are continually working to improve the lives of stroke survivors and their families who deserve the very best treatment and care. We deliver amazing, life-changing support to over 60,000 stroke survivors and their families each year. We also fund research to find better treatments, campaign for better stroke care and help people understand how to spot and prevent stroke. This work is made possible by more than 4,000 talented volunteers and staff, our fantastic supporters and our strong relationships with the stroke clinical and research community.

We work with integrity, demonstrating our values as one combined passionate, innovative, respectful and professional team.

Together we can conquer stroke.

Position: Office Manager
Location: Based in our Gateshead office, covering North East and Yorkshire area
Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 29 February 2020
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: circa £23,000 per annum

Closing Date: 6 December 2018
Interview Date: 14 December 2018

About the role:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide a comprehensive administrative service to the North East and Yorkshire area based at Gateshead.

Reporting to the management team, the Office Manager will provide direct line management of Administration posts within the Zone, ensuring tasks are appropriately allocated on a day to day basis for the efficient running of reception, the office and support functions for the designated Zone.

You will provide support to the Stroke Support Director, Heads of Stroke Support and Support Managers. Providing secretarial and administrative support, aiding report production and supporting project related activities. The post holder will have an aptitude for processing large amounts of information quickly and must possess some statistical and budget management skills.

With a willingness to undertake all necessary training to do the job, you will assist in the induction and training of new staff and volunteers as required.

About you:

Applicants are likely to have experience in office management. You must have all round flexible skills in listening, communication, organisation, IT and resourcefulness.

You may have experience of the following: Office Manager, Senior Administrator, Office Supervisor, Administration Manager, PA, Senior PA, Reception Manager, Office Management, HR etc.