Staff Vacancies

Starfish, Domestic Abuse Service Administrator

We are looking for a new Service Administrator to join our domestic abuse team. This is a key coordination role in the Bede Starfish service, which aims to bring an end to domestic abuse in Southwark and the surrounding boroughs. Established for over 20 years, Starfish offers a service underpinned by a client-centred, holistic approach, acknowledging every client’s individuality and ensuring services are completely tailored to their needs. The team provides a mix of advocacy, specialist counselling and art therapy to both adults and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

This post is open to women only as this is considered to be a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act (2010).

Bede prioritises face-to-face working, and this job is office-based – it is not a hybrid role.

The full job description is available here. You can also hear from some of our colleagues about their work here.

How to apply 

If you are interested in applying, please:

1 – Download a copy of our standard application form.
2 – Return a completed copy to: admin@bedehouse.org or by post to the address on the form.
3 – Include a covering letter answering the question below.

Your letter should be no more than 2 pages long:

Please describe the administrative contributions you would make in the first three months of employment. This should include:
• An example of how you would utilise software tools to streamline and organise team operations.
• Your experience in managing email and calendar systems, including an example of how you would identify and resolve an error or inconsistency.

Deadline for applications is midnight, Tuesday 3rd September 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 11th September 2024.

If you are successful in getting through to interview, we will ask you to visit our offices in person. On the day we will also ask you to complete some exercises to demonstrate your administrative skills and assess how you meet the requirements in the job description.

Bede works with children and adults at risk of harm, and we have Safer Recruitment policies and procedures in place to ensure that they are protected from abuse. These roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.