Careers at Big Life

Administration Support Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover)

About us

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.

Living Well enables people living in Rochdale to improve their health and wellbeing through one to one’s, group work and working in community settings to support people when living and feeling well feels too tough to tackle alone. The office for Living Well is based at the Lock 50 Business Centre in Rochdale, with the Big Life head office based in Hulme, Manchester.

What you’ll be doing

As an Administration Support Officer at Living Well you will be providing a quality service for people accessing the Living Well service and will be the first point of contact for all referrals for the service. You will support and process all the referrals and outcomes needed to ensure the successful running of Living Well. You will be passionate about health and wellbeing and be wanting to help make a difference to the lives of others.

What we need from you

• You will support and organise the administrative functions of a service or business.
• You will facilitate the smooth running of the business and the retention of relevant data and information.
• You will be skilled at working with computers and databases.
• You will have an eye for detail and enjoy working with data.
• You will be the main point of contact for the service.
• You will answer calls, process referrals, and ensure all data recorded is accurate.

What we will offer you in return

•  An annual salary of £21,575 pro rata (NJC 5).
• A 17.5 hours per week, Maternity Leave Cover contract until 31^st May 2025.
• Based at Lock 50 Business Centre, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 5RD.
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you’ve been here five years (pro rata).
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work.
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision.
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes, and support.

What next?

If you’re ready to make a difference and improve the lives of people in Rochdale, then click apply and complete the short application process.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Riley Clennell at riley.clennell@thebiglifegroup.com

The successful applicant will need to have an Enhanced DBS check.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian, and other racially marginalised communities.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at midnight. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will be held Wednesday 22 May 2024.

Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.

The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.

The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.