Administration Officer (Scotland)

Who we are

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.

Who we are looking for

Due to a long standing member of the team retiring, we are looking for an Administration Officer to support our Scotland team to deliver projects and services for foster carers, fostering services, and care experienced children and young people.

With a love of supporting people and solving problems, the Administration Officer will carry out a wide variety of tasks designed to ensure the smooth running of a small but dynamic team.

You will need experience of providing effective administration support to a hybrid team and be able to use your skills to organise meetings and events.

What you’ll be doing

This post will provide effective administrative support to members of the Scotland team, ensuring support and coordination across Scotland-based operations and the delivery of excellent customer service to members and stakeholders. This will involve:

1. Programme Administration & Coordination

2. Supporting Financial & Impact Monitoring

3. Stakeholder & Organisational Support

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

Our commitments to you

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minority backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.

• If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
• If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
• We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share

Looking for more information?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Anne Currie by emailing Scotland@fostering.net. You can also find more information about us on our website www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk

Ready to apply?

To apply please email your completed application form to recruitment@fostering.net. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 15th August 2025

Shortlisting date: 19th August 2025

Interview date: 22nd August 2025

Interview location: Scotland Office 38 Queen street Glasgow, G13DX

We look forward to hearing from you!