Are you a natural people person who is also super organised and enjoys being part of a busy friendly team? Do you want to work for an organisation whose sole purpose is to do good for your community? 

 

We have just the job for you. 

 

We’re looking for an Office Coordinator to be at the heart of our organisation, ensuring our back office functions support our extensive and developing work. 

 

Community Action Network is a local charity that champions and strengthens a thriving and influential voluntary and community sector. We provide professional information, advice and training. CAN connects - we’re collaborative - growing networks, building partnerships and supporting people to make a difference. We’re compassionate advocates - inspiring social action and equitable representation.

 

We are a disability confident organisation and recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation. We welcome all applicants who believe they will be a good fit for this role.

·       Be the welcoming face of CAN at our offices ensuring staff, volunteers and visitors feel supported and welcomed.

·       Ensure our organisational phone, email and post are responded to efficiently. 

·       Ensure our IT and phone systems work effectively by liaising with our IT and phone support providers. 

·       Maintain an inventory of equipment and list of approved suppliers.

·       General procurement of office equipment and supplies.

·       Manage our facilities, including office and communal areas, and undertake regular risk assessments ensuring that we comply with Health and Safety law. Working with the landlords to resolve any issues. 

·       Organise PAT testing of electrical equipment.

·       Manage online and physical filing.

 

·       Work with the team to ensure our internal and external communications are timely and accessible. Including the production of our weekly eNewsletters.

 

·       Lead on the administrative support and event management for the organisation in the delivery of training, team meetings and other events including the AGM.

Contract length: July 2026 initially 

Deadline for applications: No later than 8am 29th July

We will let you know by end of day Tuesday 30th if you are invited for an interview.

 

Interview date: Tuesday 6th August

 

Interview Location: Community Action Network, 4th Floor, Beech House 28-30, Wimborne Rd, Poole BH15 2BU

 

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory references. 

 

For an informal discussion about the job please phone Amy Leyland on 01202 466130.

It is not our policy to accept CV’s, so please complete the application form (you can download these from our website), and upload it at the end of your online application. 

If you have any problems completing your application, please email recruitment@can100.org or call 01202 466130 for support.