Administration Assistant (12 Month Maternity Cover)

JOB VACANCY - ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - FULL TIME (40 hours per week)

£28,808.00 + London Weighted Allowance (£2,800)

Closing Date: Sunday 29th November 2026, 23:59 hours

About This Job

You will provide effective administrative support to the Office Manager and the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the two charities, the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) and the Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA). You will support across a range of tasks including administration, office management, supporting on our insurance provision as well as meetings and event support.

A cheerful, can-do attitude is essential, as is the ability to work well with a diverse range of staff based in the head office and across the UK. You will be organised, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills. You will provide excellent customer service while addressing both internal and external enquiries. Full training will be given to the right candidate.

The position is full-time, located at our head office in central London. The post requires you to work five days a week in the office. The role is 40 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly.

Essential Skills

Demonstrable experience of carrying out an organisational or administrative function

Ability to manage own workload, demonstrate good time management and prioritisation skills.

Strong customer service skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The CCFA is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other's lives.

Who we are

You will join a small, friendly and supportive team who believe collaboration is the key to success. By joining our team you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity's work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part-time staff).

A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part-time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

Support for qualifications and personal development.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Season ticket loan.

Railcard (if you are eligible)

Cycle to work scheme

A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please submit a CV along with a covering letter that details how you meet the criteria in the job description, providing clear examples by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 29th November 2026.

Interviews will be held at Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton St, London EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 7th December 2026.

We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, by undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.