20/01/2025
Vacancy – Office Manager
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is a registered charity that built the Tornado, Britain’s first modern steam engine and is building a second locomotive The Prince of Wales at its Darlington works.
We are seeking a new Office Manager based at Darlington for a fixed term of 12 months.
Hours: 8:30 to 5pm (4 days) 0.80 FTE £29,400
Key responsibilities of this role include;
• Manage the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust administration office including the management of office supplies
• Lead and supervise a small dedicated team of support staff
• Manage a programme of special events including an annual convention, roadshows and a series of open days
• Lead on Health and Safety matters within the office and contribute to the Trust’s wider safety responsibilities
• Manage the Trust’s PAYE and Pension schemes and oversee the monthly payroll process
• Organise the recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers for the Trust
• Manage the Trust’s merchandise process including ad-hoc sales and stock control
You must be familiar with office processes and have experience of using the Office suite of programmes including Excel and PowerPoint. Previous experience of payroll, health and safety and supervising staff would be beneficial.
To apply please send an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role to; [email protected]
Closing date; Saturday 25 January.
