Advertised from 3 March 2026

Role

About the role:

Our administration team is the backbone of our organisation, providing efficient, reliable, and professional support across all departments. They manage a wide range of tasks including office management, travel arrangements, event coordination, database maintenance and supporting our accounts, human resources and project teams. 

Known for their attention to detail, adaptability, and proactive approach, the team ensures that day-to-day operations run smoothly, they consistently demonstrate versatility and a can-do attitude, taking on new challenges with enthusiasm and professionalism

The Senior Administrator will provide a range of general administrative and clerical support across the organisation, including extensive use of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook (diary management), Word (reports), PowerPoint (presentations), Excel (spreadsheets), and Access (database management).

The Administration Team maintain excellent working relationships, giving staff confidence in delegating tasks and trusting in reliable, high-quality outcomes. The postholder is expected to be highly proactive, taking initiative to identify priorities, solve problems, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. 

Benefits

SDF offers generous annual leave, competitive pension contributions, enhanced sick pay, learning and development opportunities, and access to an employee counselling service. We are committed to supporting a healthy work–life balance through flexible working arrangements.

A full job description and application form are available on our website: https://sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/

We aim to make our recruitment process work for people, please approach us if you have any particular requirements.

We actively encourage applications from people with lived or living experience of drug use, and from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact the office on 0141 221 1175 and we will arrange for the line manager to call you.

* The admin team typically attend the office 2–3 days per week and working at home for the remainder, office attendance and specific days are determined by organisational needs and may vary from week to week. There may be some occasions where attendance in the office is required up to five days per week.

Application notes

Closing Date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Interviews: Friday 20th March 2026 only and will be held in Glasgow.

How to apply

Important: You should not start your application on the Breathe HR system until you have completed and are ready to upload the SDF application form available from our website.

1. View the Job Description online or download a copy for future reference.
2. Download the Application Form (Word document).
3. Complete the application form in full.
4. Once completed, access our online HR system using the link below: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/senior-administrator-45529
5. Upload your completed application form to submit your application

(you only have 24hrs to upload the application form once your interest is registered on the Breathe HR system).

Please note: A CV or cover letter is not required and will not be considered.