Office Administrator
Location: Abbots Leigh, Bristol (Head Office – office based role)
Hours: Part‑time, 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm)
Contract: Permanent
Are you a confident, friendly, proactive and people‑focused professional who thrives on creating a positive customer experience while keeping a busy office running smoothly?
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and build links within their community.
We are looking for a confident, approachable and reliable Office Administrator to be a key part of the day to day running of our office on a part-time basis.
The Role
You will be the first point of contact for our Head Office, providing vital administrative support that helps our charity run efficiently and professionally. You will be able to communicate clearly, build positive relationships and handle enquires in a professional and friendly way.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Office Support: Managing day‑to‑day administrative tasks, emails, post, and documentation.
- Front‑of‑House Duties: Welcoming visitors, handling calls, and maintaining a positive and professional reception environment.
- Head Office Support: Supporting with room bookings, training administration support and room set up, meeting organisation (both virtual and office based), minute‑taking, and preparing documents. Supporting the HR and Finance administrative functions as required.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate files and databases, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Resource Management: Overseeing office supplies, equipment, and general facilities coordination.
- Health and Safety: Co-ordinating head office fire drills and lighting checks. Maintaining the first aid kit for the office and acting as Fire Warden.
About You
As an experienced administrator or office coordinator, you will bring:
- Strong organisational skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Great verbal and written communication: A friendly, confident and professional approach when dealing with staff, visitors, and external partners.
- IT confidence: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular Word and Excel) with the ability to learn and use new systems.
- Values that align with social care: Respect, dignity, and a commitment to supporting the work of a charitable organisation.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Your role directly supports services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
- 28 days annual leave including public holidays (pro‑rata), increasing with each year of service.
- Company sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance equal to twice your annual salary (subject to scheme rules)
- Free DBS check every 3 years
- Occupational health provision
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24‑hour access to counselling and legal helpline
- Ample free parking at our head office
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Unfortunately, Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. #IND01
Closing Date: 09 July 2026
Interviews week commencing: 13 July 2026
Pay: £15,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
