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Smile For Life Children’s Charity was established in 2007 in the heart of Gosforth and has become an extremely successful organisation, making a huge impact on the lives of disabled and disadvantaged youngsters across the North East of England. Our support enhances the life experience of these youngsters; providing work placement opportunities in our Cafe Beam, social activities to reduce isolation, specialist equipment and wonderful experiences.

**Role Profile and Key Skills**
- Managing the main charity office and all associated tasks.
- Providing support to the satellite office when necessary.
- Managing the invoice system and record keeping using Quickbooks Accounting (full training and support will be given).
- Preparing, reconciling and submitting our monthly Gift Aid claim.
- Keeping well-organised files and records of business activity.
- Keeping the charity database accurate and up to date.
- Interacting with service users, supporters and the general public, either on the phone or in person.
- Supporting charity events and completion of associated tasks.
- Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries.
- Building relationships with supporters, funders and service users.
- Writing and editing charity correspondence.
- Collecting and sorting post.
- Acting as a personal assistant to the CEO.
- Scheduling appointments and events and carrying out associated tasks in preparation and during.
- Maintaining and ordering office stationery and other supplies.
- Preparing meeting rooms by setting up chairs and getting refreshments.
- Participating in charity meetings and taking minutes.
- Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements.
- Banking.
- Cash/card reconciliation and recording for Cafe Beam.
- Management of utilities for premises.
- Any other administrative tasks that are required


**Key skills required**:
Other essential skills and qualities include:

- Excellent organisational skills.
- Flexibility.
- The ability to learn quickly and take on tasks outside your skill set.
- Self-motivated.
- The ability to work independently and manage personal workload effectively.
- Willingness to do routine tasks.
- Work effectively as part of a small team.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills.
- Social media and IT skills.
- Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Basic understanding of financial/accounts administration.
- A full driving licence would be advantageous but not essential.

**We can offer**:

- The opportunity to build a successful and rewarding career within our organisation and indeed the wider charity sector.
- An excellent working environment including a well-furnished and stocked office.
- A responsible and rewarding role.
- A friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers.
- Initial and ongoing training with opportunities for development.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Competitive salary:

- 35 hours per week £11 per hour.
- Generous holiday entitlement.

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**Additional Information**:

- Successful applicants will be asked to complete an enhanced DBS check to ensure suitability for the working environment of this role.

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gosforth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/08/2023