hoot is over 20 years old and poised at an exciting point in our journey with great potential to effect systems change within mental health / social care and the cultural ambitions of Kirklees. Salary: Pro rata of between £25,583 to £26,403 depending on experience. Benefits: For an informal discussion about the post ring Lailla Tanveer on 01484 516224 between Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm or email [email protected]. Full details in pack Office, Building & Project supplies/materials - Ordering and managing stock and supplies of office related items Other: Undertake any other task, which from time to time may be required in support of the organisation aims and objectives. Download the Application Pack from hoot's website for full information. Please email a maximum two A4 sides in 12 point font (approx 900 words) in response to the job description and person specification - and in addition attach your CV to: [email protected] with subject line: hoot - Administration Officer Please include a completed monitoring form (click to download). This will be detached and not be seen by the shortlisting panel. Applications are anonymised as much as possible before the shortlisting process. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly - as a support tool, not a replacement for your own insight and input. Your submission must represent your own experience, achievements, and professional perspective and applications that appear to be entirely written by AI may not be considered. Deadline: 12pm midday on Monday 4th May 2026.Job Summary
Job Description
This role is to provide a front of house reception service and a variety of practical administrative support to hoot staff and its projects. The role also includes handling sensitive and confidential information and answering sometimes delicate phone calls where people may be experiencing anxiety, worry, and sometimes mental and emotional distress. You will also be required to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of projects.
Hours: 4 days/week, permanent dependent on project demands and funding. Flexible working can be discussed but there will be core hours needing to be covered through the week.
Location: hoot creative arts, Bates Mill, Milford Street, Huddersfield HD1 3DX. hoot operate an agile working policy. However, this post requires to work from the office. Occasional opportunities to work from home will be discussed with line manager and will be dependent on needs of the charity.
+ Holiday entitlement dependent on contracted days pro rata
+ 5% Employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme
+ Westfield Health Employee Assistance programme Level 2 (once probationary period is compete) with circa £1000 of benefits available annually including dental, optical, alternative therapies and counselling.
+ Regular check in, supervision and appraisal with line manager at hoot
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ Work based IT equipment (PC or Apple) provided dependent on role Job Responsibilities
Premises & Equipment - Overseeing a range of premise related tasks
Telephone System
Working with the Marketing and Communication team
First point of contact/Reception
Organisational Admin Support
IT support
Basic publicity support
+ To always work within hoot's policies and procedures framework.
+ To contribute to the organisation's commitment to action on Equality and Diversity and developing an ageless, neurodiversity and dementia friendly service.
+ To attend and contribute to team meetings and the development of the artistic programme.
+ To attend supervision/appraisal sessions with your Line Manager
+ In consultation with your Line Manager, to take responsibility for your ongoing Creative and Professional DevelopmentUseful Links
How to Apply
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Interviews: Thursday 14th May