Administrator, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator, Administrative​/Clerical

At Ashdown, we believe that making a difference starts at every level - including our Head Office. Our support teams play a vital role in ensuring that people with learning disabilities receive the highest quality of care, by keeping our organisation running smoothly, efficiently, and with purpose. We're looking for motivated, values-driven individuals to join our Head Office support function. Whether your expertise lies in administration, HR, finance, IT, or operations, your contribution will directly help our front-line teams deliver outstanding care across the North East.

At Ashdown, we know our people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built around commitment, respect, reflection, and continuous improvement - values that guide everything we do. You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values professionalism, initiative, and a shared sense of purpose. Please take a moment to watch our short video series at  If what you see resonates with you, we'd love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.

• A welcoming and supportive workplace where your ideas are valued
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Respectful, approachable, and knowledgeable managers who truly listen
• A strong focus on wellbeing - supporting you physically, mentally, and personally

Ashdown is a proud, family-run company with an excellent reputation across the North East. We're committed to maintaining and strengthening that reputation by employing exceptional people - people who care about quality, teamwork, and making things better every day.

As an Administrator, you'll play a key role in keeping our offices running smoothly. You'll support the wider team with:

• Managing office systems, data entry, and digital records
• Assisting with recruitment, payroll, and onboarding new staff
• Coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and handling general office queries
• Supporting compliance audits and helping manage social media and newsletters
• Accountable to:
  The Managing Director, Head of Operations, Office Manager, Area Manager, Service Managers and HR & Training Manager within Ashdown care Ltd

This is a varied, rewarding position in a supportive, friendly environment where your input will be valued every day.

• Great organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office and online systems
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A team player who's adaptable and reliable,
• MS Office Experience
• GDPR Knowledge

• Level 2/3 Business Administration
• Administration Experience