OVERVIEW:
Children in Hospital Ireland is a registered charity which promotes the welfare of children in the healthcare system in Ireland. The organisation has its Head Office in Sandyford, Dublin 18 and operates throughout the country. Children in Hospital Ireland delivers a national volunteer-run hospital play and recreation service; advocates to promote the highest standards in the delivery of healthcare for children.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Temporary Administration Officer, Maternity Leave cover
OFFICE BASE: Head Office, Sandyford, Dublin 18 / home based during Covid-19 restrictions
REPORT TO: CEO
OVERALL PURPOSE & CONTEXT:
Children in Hospital Ireland is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to manage the offices of the organisation with responsibility for general administration, financial administration provision and database management to support the work of the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Administration Officer will be someone who is capable, energetic, with a can do attitude to respond to the daily administration needs of this unique and dynamic organisation, someone who thrives in a busy and sometimes hectic environment, and has a willingness to take on new tasks and respond effectively to changes as needed.
ROLE
The Administration Officer is responsible for:
Office and Database management.
Administrative support to the management team and occasional supervisory duties.
Volunteer services administration.
Managing monthly accounts payable activity, and financial administration.
Occasional PA services to the CEO.
APPLICATION
If you wish to be considered for appointment to this position, please indicate your interest by sending a letter of application stating why you are suitable (no more than two pages), together with a copy of your CV to: office@childreninhospital.ie. Please put Administration Officer in the subject heading. Closing date for applications is Thursday 17th September 2020.
Alternatively, you may post a hard copy of your application to:
Administration Officer Application
Children in Hospital Ireland
4-5 Burton Hall Road, Suite 113
Sandyford, Dublin 18, to arrive by close of business, Thursday 17th September 2020.
Interviews for those shortlisted, will take place on Monday 28th September and the post holder will commence on Monday October 12th
Please note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE
Closing date for applications: Thursday 17th September 2020
Interview date: Monday 28th September 2020
Start date: Monday 12th October 2020