As our Administrative Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of Joybringers.
You will help the team
- manage communications,
- records,
- volunteers,
- events and
- general office administration.
This is a Newcastle-based role. You must live in Newcastle upon Tyne or the surrounding area and be available to work from our office at least once a week.
The remaining duties may be completed remotely, depending on organisational needs. No previous administrative experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Skills
- Previous experience is not essential. The successful candidate will receive training in:
- Joybringers’ administrative and CRM systems
- Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Admin tools
- Staff and volunteer onboarding procedures
- Office sign-in and sign-out processes
- Record management and data protection
- Safeguarding and confidentiality
- Event and programme administration
- Internal communication and reporting procedures
Details
- Accessibility
The venue is located on the 3rd floor and is accessible by lift. Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional accessibility support. - Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the charity's volunteer expenses policy. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Yes. Ongoing support and supervision will be provided by the Programme Lead, including regular check-ins, guidance and feedback throughout the placement. - Training provided
Yes. Volunteers will have access to relevant training and development opportunities, including safeguarding, health & safety, digital skills and other role-specific training where appropriate. - Volunteer induction
Yes. A full induction will be provided covering Joybringers’ mission and activities, the volunteer’s role and responsibilities, safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, data protection and relevant organisational policies. - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 25/09/2026
End Date: 01/12/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Location
Quorum Business Park
3rd Floor, The Light Box Q2,
Benton Ln,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE12 8EU
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