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Vacancy: Administrator/Coordinator
Job title: IFAS Administrator/Coordinator
Contract: Fixed term pending successful probationary period (six months from start date) – May be extended, funding permitting
Location: Remote working/ Occasional travel
Reports to: IFAS CEO
Working Hours: 20 per week (pro rata based on a 35-hour working week)
Salary: £25,732.80 (£14,704.46 pro rata)
Annual Leave: 29 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Application closing date: 9am on 9 February 2025
Due to the current post holder pursuing an exciting opportunity to further develop in a front-facing role with survivors of domestic abuse, IFAS seeks applications from enthusiastic individuals wishing to contribute to addressing strangulation in the UK. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in administrative support in challenging environments and have a passion for influencing change in society, policy, and practice.
The Role and IFAS
IFAS was established in October 2022. Funded by the Home Office, IFAS is partnered with SafeLives and Bangor University and has developed a reputation as a centre of excellence on the topic of strangulation.
We are seeking a dynamic administrator to support and deliver on our aims and objectives, alongside the small but highly effective team at IFAS.
Working with our host organisation, the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM), and our partner organisations, the work of IFAS has the potential to have a significant impact on policy and practice development in relation to strangulation in the context of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and wider contexts.
This is a fixed-term contract until the end of March 2026 with the potential for extension, funding permitted.
Please read the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will play a key role within IFAS, delivering administrative support across all areas of business including liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
The post holder will be required to work 20 hours per week preferably over 5 days between the hours of 9.00 am and 1.00 pm. Flexible working is negotiable. This role is remote with occasional travel and attendance at in person meetings.
Please note that in submitting your application, IFAS/FFLM will be processing your data.
Assessment process
When you apply, it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have, for example from a similar role, which would make you right for this role. Suitability will be assessed through your application and how it addresses the skills and experience detailed in the above job description and personal specification, and where successful, an interview.
To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification. Where there are desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. While the essential criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage prior to interview, other criteria may be considered later in the process, such as questions at interview.
We are committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. The FFLM positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
How to apply
Closing Date for Applications: 9am on 9 February 2025
What you are required to submit:
- A CV
- A supporting statement
- Our Diversity Monitoring Questionnaire
Please send your completed CV and supporting statement to our CEO Bernie Ryan bernier@ifas.org.uk
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, please contact Bernie Ryan
