Programme Administration Officer
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,650 to £28,822 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Right to Succeed |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Title: Programme Administration Officer
Reports to: Administration & Governance Manager
Direct Reports: None
Contract type: 12 Months fixed-term contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday- Friday (Part time 4 days per week 30 hrs considered)
Location: Contracted to one of our RTS offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Travel may be required to offices and our communities.
Salary: Grade 5 £26,650- £28,822 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)
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Role Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Programme Administration Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to our Regional Programme Directors and across programmes to ensure the smooth operation of the function. This role requires proficiency in various software applications, excellent communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach to support us as we enter into an exciting period of growth.
Key Objectives of the Job
Working closely with the Chief Programmes Officer, Regional Programme Directors and the Administration & Governance Manager, this person will:
-Support the administration requirements of the Regional Directors and Programme teams.
-Organise and maintain files, records, and documentation as required.
Schedule appointments and meetings, and prepare necessary materials.
-Assist with managing correspondence and respond to enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
-Assist with data entry and maintain databases as required.
-Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries as required.
-Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence as needed.
-Support team members with various projects and tasks.
-Support teams with minute-taking for meetings.
-Support teams with the planning and coordination of various events.
-Support teams with funder reporting and events requirements if required.
Experience required
-At least 2 years of experience in an administrative role.
-Experience of arranging meetings, managing calendars, supporting the tracking of organisational progress and arranging travel for senior staff.
-Experience of organising and maintaining files across multiple departments.
Skills
-Strong organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
-Excellent ICT skills, confident with using new pieces of software/online tools for daily administration and project work. Previous use of Google Suite is preferred, but training will be given.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Confidentiality, discretion and sensitivity whilst carrying out all aspects of the role.
-Flexible attitude and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
Knowledge & Qualifications
-Understanding and/or lived experience of the issues facing the communities affected by deprivation (desirable)
Link to full job description: https://www.righttosucceed.org.uk/careers
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by 9:00am on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role. Unfortunately, we can’t consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement.
Right to Succeed reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier without prior notice. This decision may be made for various reasons, including but not limited to changes in business needs or the identification of a suitable candidate. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.
If you need any advice or guidance on the application process, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk
Timetable
Applications invited by 9:00am on Tuesday 30th September 2025
First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 7th October 2025
Second Stage Interviews: Friday 10th October 2025
These dates may be subject to change.
Queries
For queries about the role or, for additional information, please contact: recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk
Reports to: Administration & Governance Manager
Direct Reports: None
Contract type: 12 Months fixed-term contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday- Friday (Part time 4 days per week 30 hrs considered)
Location: Contracted to one of our RTS offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Travel may be required to offices and our communities.
Salary: Grade 5 £26,650- £28,822 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)
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Role Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Programme Administration Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to our Regional Programme Directors and across programmes to ensure the smooth operation of the function. This role requires proficiency in various software applications, excellent communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach to support us as we enter into an exciting period of growth.
Key Objectives of the Job
Working closely with the Chief Programmes Officer, Regional Programme Directors and the Administration & Governance Manager, this person will:
-Support the administration requirements of the Regional Directors and Programme teams.
-Organise and maintain files, records, and documentation as required.
Schedule appointments and meetings, and prepare necessary materials.
-Assist with managing correspondence and respond to enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
-Assist with data entry and maintain databases as required.
-Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries as required.
-Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence as needed.
-Support team members with various projects and tasks.
-Support teams with minute-taking for meetings.
-Support teams with the planning and coordination of various events.
-Support teams with funder reporting and events requirements if required.
Experience required
-At least 2 years of experience in an administrative role.
-Experience of arranging meetings, managing calendars, supporting the tracking of organisational progress and arranging travel for senior staff.
-Experience of organising and maintaining files across multiple departments.
Skills
-Strong organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
-Excellent ICT skills, confident with using new pieces of software/online tools for daily administration and project work. Previous use of Google Suite is preferred, but training will be given.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Confidentiality, discretion and sensitivity whilst carrying out all aspects of the role.
-Flexible attitude and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
Knowledge & Qualifications
-Understanding and/or lived experience of the issues facing the communities affected by deprivation (desirable)
Link to full job description: https://www.righttosucceed.org.uk/careers
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by 9:00am on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role. Unfortunately, we can’t consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement.
Right to Succeed reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier without prior notice. This decision may be made for various reasons, including but not limited to changes in business needs or the identification of a suitable candidate. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.
If you need any advice or guidance on the application process, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk
Timetable
Applications invited by 9:00am on Tuesday 30th September 2025
First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 7th October 2025
Second Stage Interviews: Friday 10th October 2025
These dates may be subject to change.
Queries
For queries about the role or, for additional information, please contact: recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk