Action for Children
Administrative Officer
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Administrative Officer – Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Salary: £24,546 per annum Location: Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taf – Situated for easy commute to M4 Cardiff and A470 Pontypridd/Merthyr Tydfil Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time (21 hrs/week)
About Action for Children
One of the largest children’s charities in the UK, we’ve been supporting vulnerable children for over 150 years.
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About the Service – Rhondda Short Breaks
Providing short-term care for children and young people (aged 5–18) in Rhondda Cynon Taff with:
- Physical disabilities
- Learning disabilities
- Complex needs
Our high-quality overnight stays give children valuable breaks from home, while families get vital respite.
The Role – Administrative Officer
This critical administrative role supports the department with finance, operations, and HR tasks while accommodating a 24/7 service. Most hours run Monday–Friday, though some flexibility will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Deliver high-standard administrative services across departments.
- Maintain flexibility and workload prioritisation, meeting strict deadlines.
- Ensure accuracy, adherence to policies, and continuous learning.
- Offer excellent customer service and effective communication.
- Handle sensitive data professionally with a compassionate approach.
- Work collaboratively in a team while also taking initiative independently.
Requirements
Essential:
- Proven experience in an administrative role with strong communication skills.
- Advanced IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to converse professionally with senior staff from varied backgrounds.
- Experience taking minutes during internal meetings.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Ability to confidently handle sensitive information.
Desirable:
- Experience with financial systems (e.g., Purchase Orders, budget tracking).
- Experience in social/digital media platforms.
- Knowledge of data protection protocols.
Why Join Us?
Benefits:
- 29 days’ annual leave (flexible purchase or sale of leave).
- Supportive parental leave policies (flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption).
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance cover.
- 15,000 retailer exclusive discounts (Blue Light Card eligible).
- Real Living Wage accredited employer.
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Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
We actively encourage applications from:
- BAME candidates
- Disabled individuals
- Men (underrepresented in our Children’s Services).
Good to Know
- Application support available via recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk (quote reference 13320).
- No sponsorship available for this role.
For further details, visit our full job description.
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