Administration Officer (Wales)

Salary: £23,345 - £27,405  
Hours: 35
Location: This is a hybrid role, with travel to our Cardiff office at least once a week.

Who we are 

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Administration Officer to support our Wales team deliver projects and services for foster carers, fostering services, and care experienced children and young people. 

With a love of supporting people and solving problems, the Administration Officer will carry out a wide variety of tasks designed to ensure the smooth running of a small but dynamic team.  

You will need experience of providing effective administration support to a hybrid team and be able to use your skills to organise meetings and events.

What you’ll be doing

This post will provide effective administrative support to member of the Wales team, ensuring support and coordination across Wales-based operations and the delivery of excellent customer service to members and stakeholders. This will involve:

  • Programme Administration & Coordination 
  • Supporting Financial & Impact Monitoring 
  • Stakeholder & Organisational Support  

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our commitments to you

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.

  • If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
  • If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
  • We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share

Looking for more information?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact [email protected].

You can also find more information about us on our website www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk

Ready to apply?

To apply please email your completed application form to [email protected].

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 31 March 
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 2 April 
Interview date: Tuesday 8 April 
Interview location: Our Cardiff office

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Fostering Network Registered office 87 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA
Registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338
Registered in England and Wales as a limited company no. 1507277
VAT Registration 231 6335 90
thefosteringnetwork.org.uk