Funding and Contracts Administrator

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Funding and Contracting team as a new post to meet the expansion of services being provided.

Ensuring contracts are in place for the services National Star delivers is a vital role to make sure service users get the provision they require and the organisation is correctly remunerated.

Working closely with the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for ensuring contracts accurately reflect requested funding for services, liaising with external organisations including Local Authorities. You will work closely with the Finance Department to provide invoicing details. You will also support the Funding and Contracting Team with administration relating to student placements and other services National Star provides.

As a proficient user of IT software, you will need to be quick to pick up how systems are used and be always looking for how these can be improved. You will need to be dedicated to accuracy, have a good working knowledge of spreadsheets such as Excel and be able to break down information into manageable sections for internal and external use. You will need to understand the principles of protecting service users’ data and be tenacious in getting the details you need to keep contracts up to date.

Based primarily at the Ullenwood site near Cheltenham, you will also work closely with colleagues at all the other National Star sites. In agreement with your Line Manager, and subject to review if required, proportion of home working considered after initial training period. There may be a requirement to visit other locations of service delivery and to attend meetings, events, conferences or training.

Working 25 hours over a minimum of 4 days a week, hours can be flexible in agreement with Line Manager. This post is 52 weeks a year with 25 days annual leave (prorated) plus bank holidays. The full time equivalent salary is £23,074 pa – for the working hours of this role,  this equates to £15,590 actual salary.

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About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

How we will reward you

Our Golden Hello

It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical

Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.

Award-winning training

Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more