Administrator
AdministratorLocation: AshfordSalary: £23,132.20Vacancy Type: Full time, PermanentClosing date: 22 May 2026We’re looking for a proactive, organised Administrator to join a busy and purpose-driven service supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use across Ashford.This is a key role at the heart of the team, helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations, accurate data management, and strong coordination across clinical and partner services.You’ll play a vital part in supporting psychosocial and clinical programmes, helping track outcomes, and ensuring high-quality administrative systems are in place to support service delivery.What you’ll be doingProviding comprehensive admin support across the service and multiple sites when requiredManaging data entry, monitoring systems, and maintaining accurate records (Excel, Word, Outlook, Neo360, ILLY)Supporting outcome tracking and contributing to performance targets and reportingActing as a first point of contact—handling calls, enquiries, and correspondence professionally and confidentiallyTaking meeting minutes, coordinating communications, and supporting team operationsOrdering supplies, managing stock, and ensuring office systems run smoothlySupporting audits, governance processes, and continuous service improvement What we’re looking forStrong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple prioritiesConfident IT skills, especially Microsoft Office and case management systemsA calm, professional communicator with great attention to detailSomeone who can build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partnersA flexible, proactive approach with a commitment to confidentiality and high standardsThis is more than just admin; it’s a chance to contribute directly to a service that changes lives.You’ll be part of a supportive team working across Ashford, helping ensure services run efficiently and clients receive the best possible support.If you’re organised, adaptable, and motivated by meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.Please see attached Job Description for full detailsAbout UsWe are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -Flexible workingTraining and development opportunitiesSimply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)Season Ticket Loan SchemeCycle to work schemeCrisis Loan SchemeElectric Car Scheme3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)Access to Blue Light Card25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank HolidaysContributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafterDeath in Service Payment (2x annual salary)Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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