Job Description

At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to deliver high standard and effective services to vulnerable people.

An opportunity has come up for the right person to support this crucial work by joining our central services team as a capable and enthusiastic Operational Support Assistant.

The successful candidate will work closely with our six Area Managers providing them with administrative support.

You’ll cover a varied range of duties, from taking on responsibility for administering key service contracts to supporting recruitment into the organisation.

To succeed as Operational Support Assistant you will:

• Have excellent prioritising skills and be able to independently manage your workload
• Be organised and efficient
• Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office applications
• Be flexible, willing to learn and have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Show initiative and attention to detail
• Be able to develop and maintain good and effective working relationships
• Be an excellent communicator
• Have an interest in homelessness and a desire to support us to have a positive impact on the lives of homeless people.

You will usually work from one of Thames Reach’s office bases across London.

 

As well as a great working environment we offer:

– 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension

– Development opportunities

– 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

– Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test

– Season ticket/cycle loan

– Flexible Working

– EAP services

Thames Reach is committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to deliver high quality, effective services to vulnerable people.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have excellent prioritising skills and be able to independently manage your workload • Be organised and efficient • Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office applications • Be flexible, willing to learn and have a ‘can do’ attitude • Show initiative and attention to detail • Be able to develop and maintain good and effective working relationships • Be an excellent communicator • Have an interest in homelessness and a desire to support us to have a positive impact on the lives of homeless people.