Student Christian Movement - Senior Administrator

United Reformed Church; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on student engagement is seeking a Senior Administrator to manage its administration function in Birmingham or remotely. The role involves secretarial duties for the board of Trustees, overseeing HR and payroll, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in administration. The position offers a salary between £26,000 and £28,000 per year, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to serving the charity's mission.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in administration and managing priorities.
• Ability to lead and manage a small team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration function of the charity.
• Act as secretary to the board of Trustees and manage HR and payroll functions.
• Write and submit trust funding applications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Senior Administrator
Salary: £26-£28,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, on completion of a 6-month probationary period
Location: Flexible - remote or Birmingham/hybrid working

Are you a highly organised, unflappable administrator with the ability to manage competing priorities in a timely manner? The Student Christian Movement is looking for someone to lead the administration function of our small but mighty charity.

Responsible to the CEO, you will work across the charity, acting as secretary to our board of Trustees, be responsible for HR and payroll function, act as line manager to two administrators, and add to the sustainability of the organisation by writing and submitting robust trust funding applications.
If you are interested in this role, please visit www.movement.org.uk/vacancies to download a detailed applicant pack and application form.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 7th August 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews to be held: Thursday 14th August 2025
Start date: 1st September (or as soon as possible thereafter)

We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and LGBTQ+ individuals who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. Due to the nature of this role and the responsibilities of the successful post-holder, a genuine occupational requirement to be a committed Christian is in place for this role in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.

For an informal discussion about this role contact Naomi Nixon at [e-mail] .
If you wish to apply, please use the form provided; do not send a CV as these will not be accepted.
Student Christian Movement is a registered charity in England and Wales, number 1125640, and in Scotland number SC048506.