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Operations Assistant

Closing date 5pm on Friday 11th July 2025

Hours: 12 hours per week spread across the week during office hours. (i.e. 4 hours a day/3 days a week or 3 hours a day/4 days a week). The Operations Assistant and CEO will work together in person once a week for approx. 3-4 hours.

 

Salary: £9,360 (£28,860 full-time equivalent)

 

Annual Leave: 8 days / 60 hours

 

Contract: 1 Year with the possibility of extension

 

Reporting to: Chief Executive

 

Location: Hybrid. Home working and co-working office space (In Kingston or Richmond borough)

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Probationary period: 3 months

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Notice period: 1 month

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The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the successful applicant will be required to complete safeguarding training.

Full job advert and person specification

About the role
 

The Operations Assistant will provide efficient, professional and time-sensitive support to our CEO with the day-to-day functioning of our organisation. Tasks will be varied and largely administrative.

 

The postholder will:

 

• ensure the smooth processing of applications and referrals submitted by and on behalf of care-experienced young adults

 

• maintain database records

 

• process financial transactions and maintain financial record keeping

 

• support the CEO and Volunteer Coordinator to develop and maintain systems and processes that support the efficient running of the organisation

 

• assist with our communication outputs including updating the website, creating social media content, producing newsletters and press releases

 

• occasionally support with fundraising events and information sessions in the evening

 

• support the volunteer recruitment process

 

• assist volunteers with project work

 

•Other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth running of the charity.

How to apply

Please send the following information to info@cocooncareaftercare.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 11th July 2025:

• Your CV
• A covering letter detailing how you meet all the requirements for the role based on your skills, abilities, experience and demeanour.
• Details of two referees (name, email address, phone number and your relationship).

Cocoon - Care After Care

Charity number: 1197058

Registered address: Oriel House 26 The Quadrant, Richmond, TW9 1DL

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