Employer: Oddfellows
Location: The role is hybrid between home and meetings at the Goole-based office.
Working hours: 20 per week
Salary: £14.00 and £16.00 per hour
Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026
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We are looking for an Administrative Secretary to join one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK, within the Vale of York District Branch, covering the areas of Goole, York, and Scarborough. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for our members through active social involvement, care support and a range of financial benefits and services.
Hours:
The role of Administrative Secretary is hybrid working – a mix of home working and attending meetings at the Goole-based office. You will be expected to work on your own initiative, working an equalised average of 20 hours per week. Flexible working hours to be agreed with the successful candidate, although some office opening hours would need to be covered so members are aware when they can call, and may include some weekend and evening work.
Salary and rewards:
This is a 20 per week post with a pay rate between £14.00 and £16.00 per hour subject to a successful probationary period. A computer, printer and mobile phone is supplied. Please only apply if you are happy to do these hours.
The role:
As Administrative Secretary, the principal aim is to help and support the Branch of this Society to be financially and administratively strong. This includes supporting the volunteer Committee of Management to deliver on the membership package, including processing members claims, maintaining membership records and database, managing membership applications, renewals and enquiries. Supporting the delivering of the social element of what the Society does to its target market (predominantly 50+), while bringing in new members, marketing and promoting the organisation, supporting volunteering and helping them to grow.
In the role of Administrative Secretary you will focus on the financial and administrative elements of running the Branch, which will include:
• Day-to-day bookkeeping
• Managing the membership and ensuring they are kept informed on Branch matters
• Supporting a volunteer Committee of Management to steer and govern the society
• Promote the Society in the local area
• Develop active involvement of members
• Build relationships with the local community
The person:
We are looking for an Administrative Secretary who is friendly, outgoing and organised, with an ability to work to deadlines and without close supervision, delivering on measurable targets. You must have / be:
A DBS check will be completed for the successful applicant, and any job offer is subject to a successful DBS check.
• A people person with excellent communication skills
• Able to speak confidently in front of groups of people
• Patient and diplomatic
• Able to negotiate, persuade, organise, plan and manage your own time
Essential skills:
In the role of Administrative Secretary you must have:
• A good working knowledge of MS Office, internet, email and social media
• Relevant bookkeeping experience or a working knowledge of accounting software, such as Microsoft Dynamics
• Excellent interpersonal skills - enjoys meeting new people and capable of ensuring that everyone feels part of the organisation
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