Join our friendly team at Hutton-in-the-Forest
We are looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic and reliable Deputy Administrator to join our team at Hutton-in-the-Forest, supporting the day-to-day administration of this beautiful historic house and its busy calendar of events.
This is a varied role combining accounts, administration, event support and visitor engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small team, takes pride in their work and is happy to get involved wherever needed.
Hours:
- Two days per week during the summer season, with occasional additional days
- One day per week during the winter
Key responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day accounts
- Process invoices and staff wages
- Support and deputise for the House Administrator when required
- Prepare income and expenditure reports using Excel
- Produce promotional and operational materials, including posters, menus, signs, labels and advertisements
- Take minutes at weekly meetings
- Manage emails, telephone calls and post
- Assist with events and the smooth running of the house as required
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting experience
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
- Experience or familiarity with VAT and internet banking
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A friendly, professional and approachable manner
- The ability to work independently while being a supportive member of a small team
- A flexible, practical can-do attitude
- The confidence to take responsibility and step into a leadership role when required
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to become part of a welcoming team working in a unique and beautiful historic setting. No two days are quite the same, and the role offers the chance to combine office-based administration with the varied and rewarding experience of working in a visitor-focused environment.
If you are organised, adaptable and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please email Pamela Davidson, House Administrator, with your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role.
There is no fixed closing date for applications. However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
