We are hiring! Office Administrator post
June 10, 2024
Coventry Irish Society is hiring for the role of Office Administrator.
This is a temporary contract that may become permanent subject to funding.

Role overview:

Salary: £10,000 - 18 hours per-week

Location: Coventry City Centre

Established in 1993, Coventry Irish Society (CIS) is a Charity providing a wide range of
community health and support services to the Irish community in Coventry.
The Coventry Irish Society requires an administrator to deal with a wide range of
admin duties including a bookkeeping function, general office management, and
using Microsoft Access and excel packages.

A variety of administrative tasks with regard to supporting Irish clients with
Passport enquiries and Passport applications is included in the duties of the post.

Training and development can be offered to the right candidate.

Please email your CV and reasons for application to simon.mccarthy@covirishsoc.org.uk or telephone Simon 02476256629 for further information.

We are obliged to ask all successful applicants to complete a CRB Disclosure form
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