The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families. As Office & Facilities Administrator, you will ensure the smooth running of the front of house function, as well as providing general support and administrative duties to other teams. You will be a key part of the team, welcoming families, groups and visitors to The Yard Edinburgh. While also providing support to our Office & Facilities Manager in managing our membership database, health & safety processes and tracking of centre maintenance. Working at The Yard If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love you to be part of our team. This job is for you if you have: Experience of office administration and/or customer service. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of data management & IT systems. Ability to relate well to all visitors, including children with disabilities. Ability to work well in a team, with fellow employees and volunteers, as well as on own initiative. Benefits: Holiday pay, training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, free uniform. The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds. The above post is subject to a PVG.
Nov 04, 2025
Full time
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families. As Office & Facilities Administrator, you will ensure the smooth running of the front of house function, as well as providing general support and administrative duties to other teams. You will be a key part of the team, welcoming families, groups and visitors to The Yard Edinburgh. While also providing support to our Office & Facilities Manager in managing our membership database, health & safety processes and tracking of centre maintenance. Working at The Yard If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love you to be part of our team. This job is for you if you have: Experience of office administration and/or customer service. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of data management & IT systems. Ability to relate well to all visitors, including children with disabilities. Ability to work well in a team, with fellow employees and volunteers, as well as on own initiative. Benefits: Holiday pay, training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, free uniform. The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds. The above post is subject to a PVG.
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families. About the role: As Head of Finance, you will work closely with the Executive Team to contribute to the strategic & business planning of The Yard. With management responsibility for the Finance Team while providing oversight to the Office & Facilities Manager. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Overseeing and managing our IT service provider contract and procurement of other key utilities. Developing and maintaining financial models to support strategic decision making. Conducting detailed financial forecasts to anticipate future financial performance and funding needs. This job is for you if you have: Experience in a senior financial role Strong knowledge of financial forecasting Excellent leadership & communication skills Knowledge of IT strategy and management of utilities and other contractors Can work collaboratively with senior leaders and support the professional development of others We'll acknowledge all applications and intend to hold stage one interviews on Wednesday 3 rd & Thursday 4 th December Second stage interviews should follow on Wednesday 10 th December The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check. The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds.
Nov 04, 2025
Full time
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families. About the role: As Head of Finance, you will work closely with the Executive Team to contribute to the strategic & business planning of The Yard. With management responsibility for the Finance Team while providing oversight to the Office & Facilities Manager. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Overseeing and managing our IT service provider contract and procurement of other key utilities. Developing and maintaining financial models to support strategic decision making. Conducting detailed financial forecasts to anticipate future financial performance and funding needs. This job is for you if you have: Experience in a senior financial role Strong knowledge of financial forecasting Excellent leadership & communication skills Knowledge of IT strategy and management of utilities and other contractors Can work collaboratively with senior leaders and support the professional development of others We'll acknowledge all applications and intend to hold stage one interviews on Wednesday 3 rd & Thursday 4 th December Second stage interviews should follow on Wednesday 10 th December The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check. The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds.