Part Time Admin Assistant

WE'RE HIRING!Part-Time Admin & Programme Support Assistant

Office Administration | Community Programmes | Digital Communications

Organisation: DCS Empowerment CIC
Location: Hybrid – Office, home working and programme venues across South London
Working Days: 4 days per week (days to be agreed)
Working Hours: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Weekly Hours: 28 paid hours (30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)
Pay: £15.50 per hour
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
Application Deadline: Thursday 5 November 2026

Applicants must live in South London or surrounding areas and be willing to travel to our office and programme venues.

Are You a Confident, Outgoing and Proactive Administrator?

Do you enjoy working with people, keeping things organised and taking the initiative to get things done?

DCS Empowerment CIC is looking for a friendly, confident and experienced Admin & Programme Support Assistant to join our growing team.

We're looking for someone with a minimum of two years' recent, hands-on office administration experience who can hit the ground running, work independently and contribute positively to a small, busy team.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who is organised, digitally confident, approachable and enjoys working in a people-focused environment.

We want someone who takes ownership of their work, spots what needs doing and gets things moving without constant supervision.

About DCS Empowerment CIC

DCS Empowerment CIC is a community-focused organisation delivering digital skills, employability, wellbeing and community programmes across South London.

We support adults from different backgrounds to build confidence, develop skills, access employment and learning opportunities, and improve their independence and wellbeing.

We are a small, passionate and growing team committed to reducing digital exclusion, social isolation and barriers to opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

Office Administration & Programme Support

• Managing emails, telephone enquiries and day-to-day administrative duties.
• Processing learner referrals, registrations and enrolment documentation.
• Maintaining accurate spreadsheets, databases and programme records.
• Following up with learners, trainers and partners to ensure tasks are completed.
• Supporting programme scheduling, venue arrangements and learner communications.
• Keeping administrative processes organised, accurate and up to date.

Communication & Community Engagement

• Communicating confidently and professionally with learners, colleagues and external partners.
• Supporting workshops, training sessions and community events.
• Occasionally attending programme venues across South London.
• Helping create a welcoming and supportive experience for learners.

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Supporting social media updates on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
• Creating simple promotional materials using Canva.
• Helping promote programmes, workshops and events.
• Sharing approved programme updates and learner success stories.

What We're Looking For

Essential – You Must Have:

• A minimum of two years' recent, practical experience working in an office administration role, carrying out a range of administrative duties.
• A confident, outgoing and approachable personality with excellent people skills.
• Strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets, email and documents.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, use your initiative and manage competing priorities.
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence using digital tools and familiarity with social media platforms.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to travel to our office and programme venues across South London.

Desirable:

• Experience in education, training, charities or community organisations.
• Experience supporting learners or programme administration.
• Experience using Canva, CRM systems or learner databases.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

What Makes the Right Candidate?

We're looking for more than someone who can complete administrative tasks.

We want someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, resourceful and comfortable taking responsibility.

Someone who enjoys engaging with people, can think on their feet, takes pride in doing things properly and is happy to support colleagues when needed.

You should be equally comfortable working independently, collaborating with a team and adapting when priorities change.

If you bring positive energy, initiative and strong administrative skills to the workplace, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
• Hybrid working arrangements, subject to operational needs.
• Training on our internal systems and programme processes.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to a growing organisation.

How to Apply

Please email:

• Your current CV, clearly highlighting your recent office administration experience.
• A short covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and what you would bring to our team.

Send applications to: [email protected]

Closing Date: Thursday 5 November 2026

IMPORTANT: A minimum of two years' recent office administration experience is essential. Applicants must clearly demonstrate this experience in their CV to be considered for the role.

DCS Empowerment CIC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Pay: £15.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London SE10 8FY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Please briefly describe your most recent office administration role, including how long you held the position, your key responsibilities and the systems you used. Provide an example of how you worked independently, used your initiative, managed competing priorities and met deadlines without constant supervision.
• Do you have at least two years’ recent office administration experience, including handling emails, telephone enquiries, spreadsheets and records, and are you confident using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, as well as business-related digital tools such as Canva, Instagram and LinkedIn for professional communications and promotion?
• Are you available to work four days per week, from 9:30am to 5:00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break), and able to attend our South London office and travel to programme venues across South London when required?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (required)
• using office digital tools: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• London SE10 8FY (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE10 8FY