We are looking for an Administrative Secretary in a work from home role, to join one of the largest and oldest Friendly Societies in the UK, within the Leeds District.  

About the hours & salary
For the role of Administrative Secretary, the pay rate is £17 to £19 per hour, dependent upon experience and subject to review after six months.

You will be expected to work on your own initiative, working an equalised average of 25 hours per week (flexible working hours to be agreed, which includes some occasional weekend and evening work. 

Please only apply if you are happy to do these hours.  

About the role
As Administrative Secretary, the principal aim is to help and support the Branch to be financially and administratively strong.  This includes supporting the volunteer Committee of Management to deliver on the membership package, including supporting the delivery of the social element to our target market (predominantly 50+), promoting the organisation, supporting volunteering and helping us to grow.

In the role of Administrative Secretary you will focus on financial and administrative elements of running the Branch, which will include:

Book-keeping, producing month and year end accounts via Dynamics and Excel
Overseeing the management of an Oddfellows Hall and some investment properties
Managing the membership and renewals, ensuring they are kept informed on Branch matters
Supporting a volunteer Committee of Management to be able to steer and govern the society
Assist in promoting the Society in the local area
Develop active involvement of members
Organise and attend in the first week of every month, (Excluding August) two meetings with the committee and members
Nominal catering for the above events
 
About you
We are looking for an Administrative Secretary who is friendly, outgoing and organised, with an ability to work to deadlines and without close supervision, delivering on measurable targets.  You must have / be:

A peoples' person with excellent communication skills
Able to speak confidently in front of groups of people
Patient and diplomatic
Able to negotiate, persuade, organise, plan and manage your own time
A good working knowledge of MS Office, email and social media
Basic accountancy/bookkeeping experience with knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills - enjoys meeting new people and capable of ensuring that everyone feels part of the organisation
About the Organisation
Our clients' aim is to improve the quality of life for their members through active social involvement, care support and offer a range of financial benefits and services.

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Administrative Secretary on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you