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Wanted: Administrative and Social Media Apprentice

NDotM are looking for an office administrator who has a keen interest in Social Media.  If you have an eye for detail, enjoy writing and you can summarise your ideas easily – this maybe the job for you!

You will play an important support role within our office. Completing a course of study and obtaining a work related professional qualification.

You will undertake social media research and engagement, as well as support with administration.

Location: Somerset House

Rate: London Living Wage (£8.30 per hour)

Contract: 10 Month Business and Administration Apprenticeship

Closing date: 17 November

Interview date: 30 November

Key Tasks

Website and Communication

• Promoting our activities, projects and press coverage on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter
• Creating a strong online presence for the organisation
• Ensuring that website content is up to date, accurate and relevant
• Compiling and distributing a newsletter
• Produce a weekly Jobs blog

Office administration

• Diary management for the CEO and MD
• Being the first point of contact for telephone / email enquires
• Ensuring that incoming and outgoing post is dealt with effectively
• Overseeing the maintenance of office machinery and equipment
• Developing databases and keeping them updated
• Managing office stationery supplies and other consumable items
• Co-ordinating the scheduling of meetings, compiling agendas and taking notes
• Providing general administrative support, including assistance with project delivery
• Undertaking any other responsibilities that may be reasonably asked of the post holder

Required abilities and experience:

• Excellent attention to detail, spelling and grammar with a high level of accuracy
• A positive attitude and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and internet
• The ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Good interpersonal skills and a friendly personality
• Flexibility, reliability and good organisational skills
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to adapt to and prioritise a shifting workload
• The ability to work as a central point of communication as part of a small, close-knit team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must be aged 16-24
• Previous experience in an administrator role is desirable but not necessary.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A*-C.

Recruitment Process:

Email CV and covering letter to mwila@newdealofthemind.com.

In your covering letter please answer the following questions:

1. What are your strengths? (e.g. Team working, organising etc)
2. What personal skills would you like to improve? (e.g. time management, research skills)
3. Is there anything we can do to help you at an interview? (e.g. do you need a signer, information in Braille etc)
4. What are your hobbies interests or achievements?
5. What interests you about working with a charity? (maximum 100 words)
6. What are your future career aspirations? (maximum 100 words)