Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

The National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum

The NLCBF is made up of 131 local authority leaving care teams and aims to improve services and support for care experienced young people.  At the heart of our work is our Young People’s Benchmarking Forum – ensuring that the voices and priorities of care experienced young people shape our work.

NLCBF’s main activities include running 9 hybrid events each year for leaving care professionals and care experienced young people; facilitating online events and workshops throughout the year and working to influence policy and decision makers in government and other public bodies.

The role of the NLCBF administrator is to manage a range of administrative systems to support the smooth running of the NLCBF.   The administrator will be responsible for managing the annual renewal process for NLCBF members; liaising with event venues; managing event bookings; supporting the planning and delivery of events; maintaining databases; processing invoices & maintaining accurate financial records and taking minutes at meetings.   They will be the first point of contact for enquiries about membership and other forum activities.

The administrator will also support the core team, sessional workers and volunteers with travel arrangements.

At events, the administrator will manage the welcome desk, respond to event enquiries and support speakers and the NLCBF team.  Care experienced young people present at all NLCBF events and we are looking for a member of the team who is happy to be supportive to young people who may be nervous about presenting.

The administrator will be part of a small and dynamic team which is playing a key role in improving services and support for young people leaving care in England.  The team is made up of 5 core team, 9 care experienced sessional workers and a wider group of care experienced champions/volunteers.  

The core team meet in person monthly for a team meeting at a central location and meet approximately once a month to deliver NLCBF events – requiring overnight stays.

Please see the Job Description & Person Specification for full details. 

We are looking for someone with the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• GCSE, or equivalent, Maths and English
• Administrative experience, and knowledge of using Microsoft programme
• A confidential and organised approach

Salary: £18,162.16 pro-rata (£24,000 FTE)
Hours of work: Part time, 28 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent
Flexibility: Home-based, with regular national travel (travel is paid by Catch22)

Closing Date: 5pm 6th September

Interview Date: Online on the 15th September

For an informal chat about the role: Please contact [email protected] and ask to speak to Hannah McCowen.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.