Administration Assistant: Enable/sportscotland Apprenticeship Programme

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Administration Team to support us with essential admin processes which help Badminton Scotland run smoothly.

If you are an organised person with a good eye for detail, why not put your invaluable skills to good use and support Scotland’s Badminton community by becoming an essential player within our Team.

Applications should be sent to finance@badmintonscotland.org.uk by Friday 11th August 2023.

View the candidate pack in full here

About the role

Position: Administration Assistant

Contract: Fixed term for 1 year

Hours: Part time – 21 hours / week

Location: Hybrid working. Home / Office (40 Bogmoor Place, Glasgow, G51 4TQ)

Salary: Glasgow Living Wage: £10.90 / hour

Benefits:

  • Learning and development tailored to your role and personal skills
  • An energetic environment with flexible working options and a real
    sense of community
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity where employees are
    valued for their skills and unique perspectives
  • 32.5 days holiday (pro-rata)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Administration Team to support us with essential admin processes which help Badminton Scotland run smoothly. If you are an organised person with a good eye for detail, why not put your invaluable skills to good use and
support Scotland’s Badminton community by becoming an essential player within our Team.

Day to day you will:

  • Assist Badminton Scotland’s Head of Finance and wider team with administrative tasks relating to departmental objectives and tasks.
  • Work alongside a progressive team who work to develop the sport across Scotland
  • Learn important administrative skills related to planning and management of teams, coach
    education and events
  • Assist the admin processes within the Coach Education programme
  • Support the Regional Development Officers
  • Assist the organisation and delivery of Major Events
  • The core hours of the position are 21 per week, with possibly some additional requirements at peak times or during the Major Events. Mainly Monday to Friday with possibly some weekend and evening work, although there is flexibility to adjust hours to suit.
  • Badminton Scotland offer a blended working environment, meaning that although the role is office based there is the opportunity to work from home for part of/or all of the week. The schedule of office/home working will be agreed with the Head of Finance and Head of Engagement.
  • Badminton Scotland will provide the employee with a laptop and Office365 licence pre-installed (for the duration of the programme). It is expected that the employee will have access to reliable stable internet to allow working from home.
  • The role holder will receive 1 to 1 support and mentorship on balancing flexible hours and work-life balance.
  • We believe individuals shouldn’t be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience.

Knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications

We would love if you have the following:

  • Good level of IT and keyboard skills
  • Adequate literacy skills to produce letters and emails
  • The ability to deal with athletes, customers, suppliers, volunteers and colleagues respectfully
  • Able to maintain confidentiality as you may be handling personal and
    sensitive information
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (full training will be
    provided for each process)
  • Time management and attention to detail is essential
  • Good verbal and communication skills
  • A knowledge of Badminton would be helpful for this role, but is not essential
  • A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes to learn and grow within the role
  • A positive attitude and ability to maintain a friendly and supportive demeanour

If you feel you might not meet every criteria that we are looking for, please still send in your application with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are still the right fit for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, sex, nationality, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity status, or socio-economic background.

We particularly welcome applicants with one of these protected characteristics, as we are currently
underrepresented within our staff team.

We also particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges faced by the young people, families, and communities that we serve.

How to apply

Send in your CV together with a covering letter telling us why you are the right person for this role.

Applications should be sent to finance@badmintonscotland.org.uk by Friday 11th August 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on Wednesday 16th August 2023.

The information you supply in your application will enable the interview panel to decide whether to invite you for an interview.

  • Tell us about any education and training that you have received, as well as any relevant experience in your present or previous jobs.
  • Your experience gained in unpaid jobs or volunteering is just as important as paid jobs.
  • Ensure that you provide us with enough information to demonstrate that you have the skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

We are excited to hear about your motivations for applying for the role and what you think you will bring to the role and the company.

We prefer interviews to be held face to face, but can accommodate online interviews using Microsoft Teams in certain circumstances.

Our staff are very welcoming and supportive, and the role includes regular support and supervision
alongside on-the-job training.

All information you provide will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998