Regional Administrator (Midlands Region)

The role

We have a vacancy in the Black Country for a Regional Administrator working 28 hours per week. You would be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.

It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the Black Country, supporting the Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with some meeting attendance and service delivery at community outposts within the Black Country. The post holder must also be able to work and travel in and around the Black Country (Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley). Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the Black Country.

You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and manage the overall day-to-day running of the Black Country service.

 

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.  Please send your application to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 14 October 2024.  We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 18 October 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Criminal Record Checks

 

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders’ Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.