AddressClosing date:
Thursday 15 February 2024
Rate of pay:
£12.20 per hour (+ pending pay award)
No of hours:
20 - 30 hrs (days/hours negotiable)
Overview:
The Finance and Administration Department supports and underpins all operations at the centre. You will be expected to understand the importance of prioritising tasks to meet agreed deadlines.
As an integral member of the team you will provide high quality efficient and effective administrative and financial support. This is a varied role that involves responsibilities such as processing invoices, assisting with venue bookings and having a good understanding of the leisure management software (full training will be provided). A keen eye for details and good organisational skills are essential.
You will be an effective communicator with the ability to work on your own initiative whilst being sure to ask for guidance when required. The role requires a high degree of multitasking skills to ensure deadlines are met whilst ensuring that all work you produce is of the highest standard. Training in all relevant procedures will be given.
To apply:
Visit our website: https://www.pickaquoy.co.uk/about/vacancies/
Download the application form on our website and submit alongside a CV outlining your current and previous employment history, education, qualifications, and any additional training. Applications must be submitted to hr@pickaquoy.com by the closing date. Please specify on the application form which role you are applying for.
If you would like more information about this role, please email hr@pickaquoy.com
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will provide support to our office staff and assist with various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities:
-To liaise with and be the main point of contact for various sports clubs, schools, and businesses in regard to bookings at the Pickaquoy Centre.
-To provide effective responses to telephone and e-mail enquiries.
-To process sales invoices from booking information.
-To assist in the processing of purchase invoices.
-Assist with and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reconciliations and reporting.
-To liaise with other departments to help resolve customer and internal enquiries.
-Ensure accurate and timely processing of data for month end accounting deadlines.
-To assist in the processing of daily banking.
-To assist in maintaining the Finance and Administration filing systems (online and offline), including confidential information.
-Assist with data inputting and maintaining our leisure management software systems.
-To assist your team colleagues to complete regular tasks and continue to meet deadlines during staff team absences.
-To maintain confidential records and comply with data protection and financial reporting Assist with collection and preparation of year end data for audit purposes.
-Any other ad hoc jobs as requested by the Financial Controller.
-To ensure that all duties are carried out with due regard for The Pickaquoy Centre Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy along with any other associated policies and practices.
-To assist in the continuous improvement programme as measured by the Quality Improvement Scheme to maintain customer service standards through operating procedures and work instructions.
- To undertake any other duties as the Financial Controller may require.
If you are a motivated individual with strong administrative skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team
Why work at The Pickaquoy Centre? See our benefits below:
- Free use of Pickaquoy Centre facilities
- Local Government Pension Scheme - employers contribution of 17%
- Discounted food and drink in the Picky Café
- Discounted Personal Training Sessions
- Discounted Sunbed Use
- Discounted Children's Parties
- Discounted Holiday Camp
- Enhanced company sick pay 6 months full pay followed by 6 months half pay – linked to length of service
- SHAW breaks – opportunity to extend unpaid 1/2hr lunch break for a further 1/2hr which will be paid, in order to exercise up to 3 times per week
- 28 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years with an additional day from years 6 – 10, giving a max entitlement of 38 days after 10 years service
- Cycle to Work Scheme after 1 year service
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.20 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Orkney, KW15 1LR (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Orkney, KW15 1LR: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/02/2024
