Business Support Assistant (part-time)

Arawak Walton is now the largest independent black and minority ethnic (BME) Housing Association in the North West. We work mainly in the inner cities of Manchester, Trafford and Stockport. Our head office is in Ardwick, Manchester. With its roots in the African Caribbean Community, the association champions the provision of quality affordable homes and services in sustainable multi-cultural neighbourhoods. With over 1000 homes in ownership and management, our asset base is £51 million and turnover is in the region of £4.5 million. We are currently seeking a: BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT (PART TIME – 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Salary scale: £16,441 - £20,589 (pro-rata) *Temporary until 31st March 2015 but with a view to becoming permanent* We are looking for an ambitious individual to assist the Business Support Team with administrative duties in relation to office management, human resources, health and safety and equality and diversity. In particular, the successful candidate will have excellent IT skills and will be responsible for liaising with our external Web Developer to ensure that the association’s website is kept relevant and up to date. In addition, the post holder will have experience of using social media and will be responsible for updating our Facebook and Twitter pages, under the direction of the Business Support Manager. This is a great opportunity for a confident, well organised individual to join an organisation that prides itself on providing excellent training and development opportunities, in addition to offering a friendly working environment, generous holiday entitlements and fantastic office facilities, based in the heart of Manchester. To obtain an application pack for this position, email recruitment@arawakwalton.com, telephone our office on 0161-272-6094 or download from our website www.arawakwalton.com. Note: CV’s will not be accepted. Closing date for all returned applications is 5pm on Friday 5th September 2014. Proposed interview date: Tuesday 16th September 2014,