Senior Administrator

Reporting to: Director of Corporate Services

Department: Corporate Services

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid

Place of Work: 11/12 Warrington Place Dublin D02 Dublin 

MORE THAN JUST BRICK & MORTAR

Working with CHI is an opportunity to build or progress your career in the not-for-profit sector for an organisation on a mission to lead the development of social, economic and environmental sustainability in Ireland through co-operative effort and the provision of co-operative housing in particular. In the midst of a severe national housing crisis, you can help provide a home to those individuals and families who need them the most.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Co-operative Housing Ireland is searching for a competent and dependable Senior Administrator to help support our day-to-day operations.

The senior administrator is responsible for assisting the Director of Corporate Services & CEO in their daily activities to ensure the successful running of the organisation and managing the Warrington Place office. This role involves providing efficient administrative support, managing office operations and administration budget, handling correspondence, as well as overseeing office supplies and facilities. The post holder will also have a responsibility for overseeing supplies to other CHI offices.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Your key duties will include:

• Assisting CEO and Director of Corporate Service in managing their schedule and assisting with the preparation of events.


• Ensuring smooth office operations, including addressing day-to-day needs and managing supplies, deliveries, and payments.


• Managing purchase orders and administration budgets.


• Oversight of national corporate services administration budget.


• Support in coordination of documentation for signing; liaising with relevant stakeholders.


• Coordinating facility requirements and maintenance tasks.


• Handling written, digital, and verbal correspondence professionally.


• Establish cross-functional partnerships with various departments inside the organisation.


• Work with a diverse group of people, including Board members, Senior executives, and staff.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar or comparable role.


• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people.


• Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to work in an organised, proactive, flexible and self-directed manner.


• High standard of written and oral communication skills.


• Demonstrable IT skills and experience of Microsoft office 365 with strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.


• Flexible to perform occasional evening & weekend work.


• Motivated to work with the non-profit housing sector, with a passion for making a difference.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary Bands


• 22 Days Annual Leave + 3 Company Privilege Days


• Annual leave increase to 30 days linked to length of service


• Generous Company Pension Contributions (up to 12% employer contribution)


• Income Protection


• Paid Sick leave Scheme


• Educational Assistance Program


• Paid Study & Exam Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP Scheme)


• Life Cover/Death in Service


• Paid Professional Subscription


• Hybrid-Working

SELECTION PROCESS

Please note that interviews for this position may take place anytime from the launch date to closing date until a successful candidate is found.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a CV and Cover Letter. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.  

Co-operative Housing Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

All documentation received by Co-operative Housing Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018)