Office Manager/PA - Northern Ireland (Part time)

Job Introduction

This role is central to the effective running of the office and supporting colleagues by ensuring that the right systems and processes are in place. In doing so, you will play a key role as we strive to reach and engage more people with and at risk of diabetes and to be their trusted voice. In particular, you will offer a warm and compassionate response to those who reach out to us for support, building their confidence in us and the foundation for an ongoing relationship. And you will support us to use all our resources responsibly.

This role is central to the effective running of the office and supporting colleagues by ensuring that the right systems and processes are in place. In doing so, you will play a key role as we strive to reach and engage more people with and at risk of diabetes and to be their trusted voice. In particular, you will offer a warm and compassionate response to those who reach out to us for support, building their confidence in us and the foundation for an ongoing relationship. And you will support us to use all our resources responsibly.  

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interviews: 6 December 2023 

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required
  to make click here
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 If you have any questions, please contact Recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

Role Responsibility

As Office Manager/PA you will work with the team to understand our needs and ensure that effective and efficient systems and processes are in place. You will be the first point of contact for people making contact with us through the office. You will support the finance, H&S and governance processes, and will support the planning, running and recording of meetings, events and activities. And you will provide a PA service to the National Director. 

The Ideal Candidate

You will be skilled, effective and confident in this role and will bring with you valuable experience from previous roles which you will use to help us develop in our effectiveness.
You will have the ability to listen to others with empathy, and share our passion for reaching and engaging more people with and at risk of diabetes, the healthcare professionals who support them and all who have an interest in diabetes being their trusted voice and source of information and support.

You will bring a positive energy to the team and work collaboratively helping us all be the best we can be in our roles.
 

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK