Administrator

National Fostering Agency Group; Elland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's fostering group in Elland seeks an experienced Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support. The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will handle communication, support team tasks, and demonstrate effective administrative skills. This permanent position offers competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and a minimum pension contribution.

Benefits

Up to 40 days annual leave

Minimum 9% pension contribution

Life assurance

Discount marketplace

Home & tech scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
• Team player with a willingness to learn and undertake professional training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support including liaison with colleagues.
• Handle telephone calls and emails efficiently.
• Act as a confidential point of contact for the agency.
• Support the team with tasks such as minuting and research.
• Demonstrate experience in administrative roles.

Skills

Strong skills in Microsoft Office

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting

Good communication skills

Job description

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Administrator

NFA North

• Permanent

Salary £26,000 - £29,000 dependent on experience

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Job Title: Administrator

Location: Office Based in Elland

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

About National Fostering Group

We are the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK, recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’. We offer a 4‑day working week and a team that values learning, development and high standards.

About the role

We seek a motivated Administrator for NFA North in Elland. The successful candidate will provide a high‑quality administrative service, ensuring efficient communication and support for the team.

Who we are looking for

Experience in an office environment, strong skills in Microsoft Office – especially Excel for reports – and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced setting. You will meet tight deadlines, work calmly under pressure, be a team player, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and undertake professional training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including liaison with colleagues and response to requests.
• Handle telephone calls and emails efficiently, transferring them to the relevant person or department and advising managers of important issues.
• Act as a confidential point of contact for the agency.
• Support the team with tasks such as minuting, projects and research.
• Demonstrate experience within an administrative role and good communication skills.

Why work for us

We offer competitive benefits, including up to 40 days annual leave, a minimum 9% pension contribution, life assurance, a discount marketplace, and a home & tech scheme. We focus on safeguarding, children’s welfare and professional development.

Wherever you work – city or rural – you’ll join a dynamic family aiming high, dreaming big, and helping others achieve their personal goals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

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