Administration and Logistics Co-ordinator

Administration and Logistics Co-ordinator

Devon Music Education Hub, Willand near Cullompton

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

Do you have excellent administration skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

Devon Music Education Hub is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Administration and Logistics Co-ordinator to join our Operations Team based in Willand. The Hub works with schools, music educators and partner organisations across Devon to ensure children and young people have access to high-quality music education opportunities.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our organisation. As the first point of contact for schools, parents, and partners, you will provide administrative and reception support, maintain our first access instrument stock, manage loans to schools, assist with financial processes, coordinate logistics, support events, and be our primary driver delivering instruments to schools every term.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Can manage a busy and varied workload while maintaining a high standard of customer service
• Communicates confidently and professionally, both in person and over the phone
• Is proactive, flexible and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Holds a full, clean driving licence and is confident driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
• Has experience working within an education, arts or customer-focused environment
• Has an interest in music and musical instruments (desirable but not essential)

About the Role

The role combines office administration with practical operational support. You will coordinate the delivery and collection of musical instruments across the county of Devon, support Hub events, assist with premises management, and transport equipment using the Hub's electric vehicle.

Benefits

As part of Devon County Council and Devon Education Services, you'll have access to an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Occupational health services.
• Staff discounts and benefits scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

For an informal discussion please contact Charlotte Yarnley-Jones Charlotte.Yarnley-Jo@devon.gov.uk

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteriaas described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note:If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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