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Administrator - NFYFC

Administrator - NFYFC

  • Salary: Circa £25K
  • Location: This post is based at the NFYFC office, Stoneleigh Park (CV8 2LG). The post holder will be required to work daily from this office.
  • Contract: Permanent. Full-time (37½ hrs per week).
  • Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 18 March 2024 and the NFYFC reserves the right to close applications earlier.

The NFYFC is seeking an experienced administrator to support the administration services of the head office of this membership organisation.

The successful candidate will have excellent administration and clerical skills, be fluent in the use of IT systems (MS Office), particularly MS Word and MS Excel and be familiar with database systems. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, show enthusiasm and a 'can do' approach to their work together with having a keen eye for detail.

Reporting to the Head of Administration you will be responsible for providing head office administration services.

Candidates should:-

  • Have a good general education.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good telephone manner.
  • Advanced level administration and clerical skills, including extensive MS Office experience and skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Formal qualification highly desirable.
  • Experience of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience and knowledge of computer database systems.
  • Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise own workloads and meet deadlines.
  • A high level of discretion and diplomacy to deal with confidential information with the utmost integrity.
  • Ability to work flexibly as required to meet the demands of the organisation.
  • Be well presented at all times to receive visitors to the YFC Centre.

So, if you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would like to hear from you. To arrange an informal chat about this role, please contact NFYFC’s Head of Administration, Caryn May by emailing Caryn.May@nfyfc.org.uk

Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role.

NFYFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to inclusion and embrace the spirit of all equality legislation. Where possible we will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it.

About the organisation

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England & Wales) [NFYFC] is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK. The organisation provides opportunities for personal development of its members through training programmes, competitions, skills certificates and overseas travel. This is a democratic membership organisation comprising of approx. 580 Young Farmers’ Clubs in England & Wales which are grouped in 46 county federations.

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs supports the clubs and county federations achieve their charity objectives through a range of programmes and training underpinned by youth work principles. Programmes of work are designed to offer opportunities for participation, learning, fun and personal development to YFC members aged 10 to 28 years and to those supporting them in their roles across England and Wales.

Please note the closing date applications for this role is 9am, Monday 18 March 2024.

Instructions to applicants

  1. All applications to be submitted on the NFYFC application form. The application form (MS Word) can be downloaded from here.
  2. CV’s will not be accepted.
  3. Please send a supporting statement, outlining how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the role (no more than two A4 sides) with the completed application form.
  4. Closing date for completed applications is 9am, Monday 18 March 2024.
  5. Interviews are to be arranged shortly after the closing date and will take place at YFC Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG.
  6. Completed applications should be sent by email to recruitment@nfyfc.org.uk

To download a Job Description and Application Form for this role, please click below: