Data Administrator - The Forward Trust : Job Details

Data Administrator

Location: Vauxhall

Salary: £22,932 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 15th September 2025

Join Forward Trust as a Data Administrator and play a vital role in supporting the delivery and performance of our Probation Contract services. If you thrive in an administrative role, are data-savvy, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Data Administrator, you will provide essential business and data administration support to ensure the smooth operation of our probation services.

This is a remote-based position, though you may be required to attend our Head Office in Vauxhall, occasionally for training or key meetings.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate data records, supporting performance monitoring, and ensuring administrative processes are carried out efficiently and professionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Data entry and monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Collating and analysing statistical information to support performance targets.
• Identifying data errors or gaps through auditing and quality assurance checks.
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks, including minute-taking and preparing correspondence.
• Maintaining confidential electronic records and liaising with partner agencies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (intermediate level or higher).
• Proven experience supporting a large team in an administrative capacity.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with data collation and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience in maintaining confidential electronic records.
• Previous experience working in a confidential or secure environment.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness.

When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.