Deputy Administrator

Join our friendly team at Hutton-in-the-Forest

We are looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic and reliable Deputy Administrator to join our team at Hutton-in-the-Forest, supporting the day-to-day administration of this beautiful historic house and its busy calendar of events.

This is a varied role combining accounts, administration, event support and visitor engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small team, takes pride in their work and is happy to get involved wherever needed.

Hours:

  • Two days per week during the summer season, with occasional additional days
  • One day per week during the winter

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee the day-to-day accounts
  • Process invoices and staff wages
  • Support and deputise for the House Administrator when required
  • Prepare income and expenditure reports using Excel
  • Produce promotional and operational materials, including posters, menus, signs, labels and advertisements
  • Take minutes at weekly meetings
  • Manage emails, telephone calls and post
  • Assist with events and the smooth running of the house as required

About you:

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Strong bookkeeping and accounting experience
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
  • Experience or familiarity with VAT and internet banking
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • A friendly, professional and approachable manner
  • The ability to work independently while being a supportive member of a small team
  • A flexible, practical can-do attitude
  • The confidence to take responsibility and step into a leadership role when required

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to become part of a welcoming team working in a unique and beautiful historic setting. No two days are quite the same, and the role offers the chance to combine office-based administration with the varied and rewarding experience of working in a visitor-focused environment.

If you are organised, adaptable and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please email Pamela Davidson, House Administrator, at admin@hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role.

There is no fixed closing date for applications. However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Pay: £13.50 per hour