Administrator

• Home-Start Suffolk 
• Address: Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SL
• Salary: £13,988 actual per annum, (£25,878 pro rata) 
• Hours: 20 hours per week               
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 0874

Home-Start Suffolk is looking for an Administrator.

We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude to join our Administration team based at our office in Martlesham. This role would suit someone with experience in data input, strong time management skills and a confident, organised approach to supporting a busy team.

Your responsibilities:

• maintain accurate records within our Charity Log CRM system, ensuring information is reliable, up to date and supports safe, effective support for children and families
• to work alongside the Administration team in supplying data to support grant applications and monitoring
• provide ongoing communication and support to the staff team, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.

You will need:

• competent user of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook 
• experience of data entry 
• experience of using a CRM or database systems 
• educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including passes in English and Mathematics.

About us

Home-Start Suffolk is an independent charity, providing critical support to families of all kinds that are struggling in silence behind closed doors. We help open those doors, enabling Suffolk children and families to find their self-belief and the confidence to take those first small steps back towards the future they deserve.
Home-Start Suffolk carefully match hundreds of children and families every year with over 250 exceptionally well-trained volunteers, giving valuable time and opening the door to real understanding. Home-Start Suffolk help families to navigate the support they need and get back to the future they deserve - because everything begins with family.

Why join Home-Start Suffolk

Everything begins with family, including our team. Join us and help open doors for families across Suffolk, making a lasting difference to children, families and communities.

• help transform the lives of children and families across Suffolk
• be part of an organisation with a respected reputation 
• play a key role in ensuring our CRM system is accurate and up to date 
• access opportunities for learning and professional development.

For more information 

Please read the Administrator Role Profile (pdf).

For further information, please call Sarah Holmes on 01473 621104.

How to apply

Applications will only be accepted on our application form on our website  

For more information about this role, please visit our website

Closing date: 12 pm, 17 September 2026.