Administration Officer

Administration Officer

Salary £22,000 - £24,000 per annum

Full time – Permanent

Location – London EC4

Thames21 is the voice for London’s waterways. We work hand in hand with communities to improve rivers, canals and ponds for social and environmental benefit through: practical, educational and awareness-raising projects. Our army of volunteers enhance protect and fight for the capitals’ wide network of waterways, which provide vital habitat for wildlife and much needed green space in one of the most densely populated cities in Europe.

At present Thames21 has 25 staff members, some of whom are based in our main office close to Cannon Street Station, others are based in our Bow Lock Office, in the heart of East London, others are home based and work in the heart of local communities. Thames21 also provides Schools Education at the Welsh Harp Environment Centre.

The role of Administration Officer is fundamental and integral to the running and administration of the charity and its offices.  We require an enthusiastic, organised and committed individual to undertake this important role.   

Applicants should have:

• Relevant qualification or relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes and the ability to produce documents in a professional manner.
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems.
• Ability to service and facilitate meetings; organise, provide papers, take and distribute minutes 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people - staff, Trustees and personnel of other member organisations.
• Organised and planned approach to filing and record keeping.
• Be able to working on own initiative with the ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Know and understanding of the importance of deadlines, punctuality and time management .
• Comfortable and conversant with computers, mobile phones and related technology.

Full details can be found on our website www.thames21.org.uk/vacancies

Deadline for completed application forms:  5pm Monday 6^th June 2016.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 16^th June 2016.

Completed application forms should be sent to by email to adrian.spalding@thames21.org.uk

Or posted to: Adrian Spalding, Administration & Personnel Manager, Thames21, Walbrook Wharf, 78-83 Upper Thames Street, London EC4R 3TD