Administration jobs in United Kingdom

As Compass Community continues its transformation journey, we’re introducing Salesforce as part of a major business-wide digital programme — and we’re looking for an experienced Salesforce Application Administrator to take the lead.

You’ll play a pivotal role in deploying, managing and optimising Salesforce across our organisation, helping us streamline processes, connect our systems, and deliver better insight and collaboration between our Sales, Marketing and Placement teams.

Working closely with the Head of Applications and key business stakeholders, you’ll make sure Salesforce becomes an integral and effective part of Compass’s day‑to‑day operations. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role at the heart of Compass’s digital transformation.

• Working with our selected implementation partner lead the rollout, configuration and ongoing administration of Salesforce across multiple teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful implementation and user adoption.
• Manage user access, permissions, workflows, reports and dashboards.
• Support data migration, integration and automation projects.
• Deliver user training and champion Salesforce best practice.
• Ensure system stability, data quality and compliance with information governance and safeguarding standards.

We’re looking for someone who’s both technically confident and people-focused — a self-starter who enjoys solving problems and enabling others to succeed.

• Salesforce Administrator certification (essential) and ideally further Salesforce qualifications.
• A minimum of 5 years Hands‑on experience in deploying and managing Salesforce environments in a growing or multi‑site organisation.
• Strong understanding of data management, automation and reporting tools.
• Great communication skills — able to translate technical concepts into simple, user-friendly solutions.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to Compass’s mission and values.

Experience in social care, education or another regulated environment would be a real bonus.

At Compass, we’re building something special — a digital‑first organisation that’s transforming how we support children, families and communities across the UK.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking IT team, with the freedom to shape how Salesforce is used across the business and the opportunity to grow your career as we continue to evolve.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and Salesforce certification support
• A values‑led culture built around inclusion, learning and wellbeing

Compass Community exists to create a future of strength and opportunity for every child. We provide specialist fostering, residential care and education services through an innovative, therapeutic approach that puts children at the centre of everything we do.

Our ambition is bold but clear: to be the UK’s leading children’s services provider — reaching more children, being the best place to work in the sector, and transforming children’s services for good.

• Play a direct role in improving services that support vulnerable children and families.
• Be part of a forward-thinking digital team that values innovation, efficiency, and social impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal growth, training, and professional development.
• Flexible, supportive working environment.