Focus Birmingham is a specialist charity providing expert support, advice and information to anyone in Birmingham with sight loss. We aim to help people with sight loss and visual impairment lead an independent and rewarding
life.

To provide administrative support to the HR/Workforce team and work alongside the team to ensure quality standards are met in compliance with the employment legislation and organisational policy and procedures.

Role Tasks:
- Follow up with existing staff on their DBS renewal applications and update their status on Breathe HR
- Draft meeting notes for internal formal meetings from videos/recordings
- Update and monitor sickness absence records
- Prepare and send out the anniversary/birthday greetings internally
- Maintain and update staff records to their personal folders and Breathe HR
- Follow up with line managers on outstanding appraisals
- Assist in preparation of standard letters and documentations
- Support the recruitment process, including DBS, references check and onboarding set up

Desirable skills and experience
- Excellent administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Intermediate level of IT skills including a good understanding of Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding and respect for confidentiality

Training provided
- Focus Birmingham Training
- Role specific training on Breathe HR, DBS online system

If you are interested in this role, please refer to our Focus Birmingham website for an application form (under volunteer page). For further information contact [email protected] 

https://www.focusbirmingham.org.uk/