Admin/Events Assistant

Admin/Events Assistant | REF : 44923

Parkhead Housing Association

Job Description

We are looking for someone who is well-organised with good attention to detail to provide administration support and event management assistance at our community facility; Parkhead Schoolhouse. Experience (paid or voluntary) of working in community events would be an advantage but we are happy to provide on the job training. You must have good data entry skills and be reasonably confident communicating with other staff, volunteers, and members of the public. The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running and general maintenance of the building.

Please note this is a fixed term work placement with a maximum duration of 22 weeks 

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting of repairs for planned and reactive maintenance of the building and grounds
• Ensuring stock and materials are ordered and maintained correctly
• Fire testing and alarm call out cover when required
• Reception cover – handling calls, greeting visitors and directing them to services
• Planning events and activities for the local community
• Receiving deliveries for community center and pantry shop
• Administration support for community shop ‘The Pantry’
• Overseeing the opening and close of the facility
• Liaise with contractors visiting site
• Working with local partners to ensure activities at the site rum smoothly
• Oversee Health and Safety requirements for the facility

Essential skills, experience and qualifications

The post holder will need to be self-reliant, enthusiastic and able to prioritise activities. With a positive `can do ‘attitude. They will also need to help members of the community book rooms, gain information about the building and provide details about programmes and services where they can get help.

Number of Hours Per Week 25 hours per week for 22 weeks

Working pattern and contracted hours (including any shift patterns)
Mon-Fri between 9-5, specific days and times to be negotiated with candidate

Wages

Salary will be paid monthly and will be £12.60 per hour

Job Details

Job Location and Address

Parkhead Schoolhouse, 135 Westmuir Street G31 5EX

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Details of Training Provided

The admin team will help the candidate become familiar with day-to-day tasks, duties and community projects. There will also be regular meetings and check ins with the social purpose manager.

Is Public Transport Available Yes

Closing Date 04 - Feb - 2026

Anticipated Interview Date 01 - 01 - 0001

Anticipated Start Date 01 - 01 - 0001