Administrator jobs in Manchester

Operations and HR Administrator

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive administrator to provide essential operations, HR, recruitment and governance support.

Position: Operations and HR Administrator
Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 FTE, depending on experience, pro rata salary £18,000 to £19,800
Location: Home-based, UK
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover, expected to last 11 months
Closing date: 31 August 2026, although the role may close early
Start date: Ideally early October 2026

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the smooth running of operational, HR, recruitment, governance, travel and organisational processes.

Working remotely as part of a small central team, you will coordinate a wide range of activities and act as a key point of contact for colleagues, trustees, candidates, volunteers and external service providers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting recruitment, including posting vacancies, managing applications, initial sifting and coordinating interviews
• Drafting contracts and routine HR documentation
• Maintaining personnel records, references and signed documentation
• Coordinating employee onboarding and departures, including IT equipment and account provision
• Preparing and circulating Board and Committee papers
• Supporting risk register updates, insurance renewals and policy reviews
• Administering systems including Sage Expenses and Adobe licences
• Coordinating IT procurement and supporting compliance activities
• Arranging US business travel and reviewing monthly travel reports
• Responding to volunteer enquiries and administering volunteer agreements
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for senior leaders and trustees

About you

You will be a reliable and detail-focused administrator with experience in an administrative, operations or office support role. You will be comfortable managing several priorities at once and working independently within a fully remote environment.

You will also have:

• Experience supporting recruitment and HR administration
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to coordinate multiple processes and stakeholders
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential information
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Full right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
• A suitable home workspace

Experience within a charity, international NGO or global organisation would be beneficial but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates qualified through relevant experience.

About the organisation

You will join an international charity that works with artisan communities to protect cultural heritage, support traditional craft skills and create opportunities that transform lives. The organisation has a small central team working closely with colleagues, partners, trustees and supporters around the world.

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include HR Administrator, Operations Administrator, Recruitment Administrator, Office Administrator, Governance Administrator, Business Support Administrator or People Administrator.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Creu Cymru is seeking a highly organised and proactive Access Scheme Administrator to support the effective delivery and development of the access scheme (currently known as hynt). Hynt is a national access scheme that works with theatres and arts centres across Wales to improve access for Deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse people. 

The Access Scheme Administrator plays a key role in supporting both the operational and communications aspects of the project. Working closely with the Access Scheme Project Manager, the post-holder will be responsible for liaising with member venues and cardholders, updating systems and platforms, and coordinating marketing and communications. 

This is a people-focused and detail-oriented role, perfect for someone who is passionate about accessibility in the arts and skilled in communication and administration.

ABOUT HYNT 

Hynt is an Arts Council of Wales initiative managed by Creu Cymru. It ensures a consistent, accessible ticketing offer for individuals with specific access requirements at theatres and arts centres across Wales. The scheme provides a membership card that entitles holders to a complimentary companion ticket. 

In 2026, the scheme will transition into a UK and Ireland wide scheme.

ABOUT CREU CYMRU 

Creu Cymru champions Wales’ vibrant sector of performing arts; connecting people, audiences and communities.

Our membership forms a collaborative network; with a strengthened and unified voice that we project and advocate on behalf of to public governing bodies, ensuring vital industry representation and influencing positive change. 

Creu Cymru supports venues, companies and individuals in progressive growth strategies. Our Go&See opportunities, specialist training and toolkit resources develop the collective skills and experience of our creative workforces. This ensures that programming across the sector continues to evolve with a focus on equality, relevance and inclusion for new and diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities 

Member and Audience Support 

• Act as the first point of contact for the access scheme enquiries, providing timely and accurate information to existing and potential applicants, venues, and partners.

• Provide responsive and empathetic support to subscribers and members. 

• Manage and help resolve member queries, including customer service issues and complaints.

• Keep members informed about relevant updates, training opportunities, and developments 
• Support the transition of members and subscribers to the UK and Ireland National Access Scheme.
• Work with the Project Manager on bilingual customer service training to be regularly implemented for subscriber personnel.

Marketing and Communications 

• Manage social media accounts and schedule regular content updates, including an All In social media account for Wales with bilingual posts.

• Coordinate and maintain up-to-date content on the website.
• Assist with translation and data entry on the All In website and translation for all social media posts.

• Support member venues in uploading and updating "What’s On" listings. Assist with creating a process ensuring consistent bilingual content, translation and spot checking.

• Oversee the production and distribution of marketing materials.
• Support the All In central marketing team with scoping digital dual language capabilities and a separate mailing list for Wales.
• Be the Welsh language contact for the All In gateway in Wales to enable subscriber profiles and subscriber gateway queries to be answered in Wales, with support from the Project Manager.

Event Support 

• Support the planning and delivery of the annual Symposium, including managing event ticketing and attendee communication.

• Assist the Project Manager in delivering other access scheme events or activities as needed.

Systems and Administration 

• Update and maintain the CRM system with accurate records of subscribers, members, and activity.

• Provide administrative support to the Access Scheme Project Manager as required 

• Liaise with project partners and stakeholders as part of project delivery.

Person Specification 

Essential: 

• Lived experience of disability is highly desirable, as well as a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience with customer or member support, including handling enquiries and complaints.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to inclusive and accessible practices.
• Confident in using digital tools including social media and websites.
• Welsh language fluency.

Desirable: 

• Experience in an arts, cultural or charity setting.

• Understanding of access and inclusion, particularly in the context of disability.
• Experience using CRM systems.

• Welsh language skills (desirable but not essential).

Personal Qualities 

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving role. 

• Empathy and Inclusivity: Demonstrates an understanding of diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive working environment. 

• Resilience: Maintains focus and determination to drive change amidst challenges. 

Welsh language

This role requires fluency in Welsh. We expect the post holder to communicate confidently in Welsh across a range of contexts – including subscriber events, phone conversations, emails, and creating Welsh-language content. For larger-scale communications, we use professional translation services.

If you’re passionate about the role but feel your Welsh language skills need development, we still encourage you to apply. We’re open to supporting the right candidate to build confidence and capability in this area.

Please include what you would need from us to help you to give your best work.

We encourage applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people (we are a trans-inclusive organisation), D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, and people who have experienced other exclusion or marginalisation. 

Job Title: Administrator & Bookkeeper

Location: Home-based with travel and occasional overnight stays

Hours: 35 Hours per week (Typically Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

About Us:
Established in 1985, the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) is the leading representative charity for dog and cat rescue and rehoming organisations across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. ADCH promotes the safeguarding of welfare standards for dogs and cats needing new homes and supports those working and volunteering in the sector

At the heart of ADCH is a strong collaborative ethos. With over 160 member organisations, all of which are registered charities, we unite organisations of all sizes – large and small; embracing over 50,000 staff and volunteers, all dedicated to working together for Dogs and Cats. A key part of this ethos is the peer network ADCH nurtures, where members connect, exchange ideas, share knowledge and resources, and offer mutual support. Through this network, organisations are able to address common challenges, collaborate on solutions, and strengthen their collective impact on animal welfare.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator & Bookkeeper to join our small, collaborative team. This is a varied role at the heart of the organisation, providing pragmatic administrative support across membership services, communications, finance, governance and events.

You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records and using a range of digital systems. From supporting our members and maintaining our CRM to producing communications, updating website content and assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping, you'll play an important role in helping ADCH deliver an efficient and professional service.

As part of a small team, you'll need to be adaptable, self-motivated and happy to take ownership of your work while supporting colleagues across a wide range of activities. You'll be equally comfortable working independently from home and collaborating with the team, with travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays required.

Person Specification

• Essential
• Experience providing administrative support within a busy team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Canva and database systems.
• Experience of bookkeeping and using accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, Sage or similar).
•  Experience of creating social media content for an organisation.
• Experience of updating website content using systems such as WordPress or Similar.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise workload, work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

It would also be great (but not essential) if you had:

• Experience of working in the charity sector and/or a membership organisation.
• Experience supporting or coordinating events
• Experience of supporting committees or governance meetings.
• Experience of working remotely.

How to apply

If you're an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills and a positive, flexible approach, we'd love to hear from you.  This is a 12-month fixed-term position, with the potential for extension subject to funding.

Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026

Interviews: Monday,  24th August 2026 Online

As a small charity with limited resources, we regret that we are unable to respond to every application or provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you do not hear from us within five working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and criteria, can be found in the job description. Please ensure you review this carefully before beginning your application.

College Administrator  

Job Title 

College Administrator 

Department 

Business Operations

Responsible to 

Head of College

Contract Type 

Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (permanent, part-year contract) 

Hours of Work 

9 - 4:30 pm 

Salary 

£26,754- £34, 497 FTE.

Pro rata salary for 41 weeks (39+2) £23,640 - £30,481 

Location 

Salford/ Holyoake House Manchester

Job Purpose 

To provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the college, with particular responsibility for the coordination of examinations and accreditation of administration. The postholder will act as the main point of contact for the examination board(s) and will liaise closely with the Local Authority on matters relating to V10 submissions and funding arrangements for learners with additional needs, ensuring the college meets its statutory and contractual reporting obligations. 

Contract and Working Pattern 

• Term time only, plus an additional two weeks to support pre-term preparation and post-term completion of administrative and examinations work (e.g. results processing, enrolment preparation). 

• Exact working weeks to be confirmed annually in line with the college's published term dates, and the two additional weeks agreed with the line manager. 

• Some flexibility around working hours may be required during college events and open days. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. General College Administration 

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the college, including correspondence, filing, data entry, and record-keeping. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records on the college's Management Information System (MIS). 

• Act as a point of contact for students, parents/carers, staff and visitors, responding to queries professionally and promptly. 

• Support the organisation of college events, meetings and open days, including room bookings, minute-taking and distribution of papers. 

• Order, monitor and maintain office supplies and administrative resources as required. 

• Support other college teams as required during peak periods (e.g. enrolment, induction). 

• Coordinate applications for learner bursaries and free school meals, ensuring eligible learners are identified and supported through the application process in a timely and accurate manner. 

•  Liaise with relevant staff and external agencies to maintain up-to-date records and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements 

• Oversee and provide mentorship to the Business Administrative apprentice and Office support worker 

2. Examinations and Accreditation Administration 

• Coordinate the administration of internal and external accredited courses, tests and assessments in line with awarding body regulations and the college's examinations policy. 

• Maintain accurate examination entry data, including candidate registration, entries, withdrawals and amendments within awarding body deadlines 

• Process and distribute examination results, certificates and related documentation to learners and relevant staff. 

• Support the coordination of access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for learners, in line with awarding body and Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) requirements. 

• Maintain accurate records to support internal and external quality assurance, moderation, and accreditation processes. 

• Assist with the preparation of evidence and documentation for accreditation of visits, audits, and inspections. 

3. Liaison with the Examination Board 

• Act as the college's day-to-day administrative contact with the relevant examination board(s), including submission of entries, amendments and results of queries. 

• Monitor examination board for correspondence, circulars and deadline updates, and communicate relevant changes to teaching and management staff. 

• Coordinate the submission of non-exam assessment and moderation samples in line with examination board requirements. 

• Support the resolution of any queries, discrepancies or appeals relating to examination entries or results. 

4. Liaison with the Local Authority 

• Liaise with the Local Authority regarding funding submissions and associated data returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines. 

• Support the collation and submission of information required for the funding of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and other additional needs, including high needs/top-up funding claims. 

• Maintain accurate records of additional needs funding allocations, reviews and Local Authority correspondence for individual learners. 

• Work closely with the SENCO/Head of College to ensure funding documentation reflects learners' current needs and provision. 

• Act as an administrative point of contact for Local Authority officers on funding, placement and review queries, escalating to Head of College as appropriate. 

• Support annual reviews and audits relating to additional needs of funding, ensuring evidence files are complete and accessible. 

5. Health, Safety and Safeguarding 

1. Help maintain a safe, healthy and secure working and learning environment for staff, visitors and interns/work placement learners, in line with the college's health and safety policy. 

1. Act in accordance with the college's safeguarding and child protection policy at all times, treating safeguarding as everyone's responsibility. 

1. Support the safeguarding of interns, work placement learners and other students on college premises or external placements, including maintaining accurate placement, DBS, and induction records. 

1. Recognise and respond appropriately to signs that an intern may be at risk of harm, escalating concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in line with the college's procedures. 

1. Contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive working culture that safeguards the wellbeing of all learners, interns, and colleagues. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above. 

• Proven administrative experience, ideally within a school, college or education setting. 

• Experience of, or willingness to quickly learn, examinations, administration processes and awarding body systems. 

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with external bodies (examination boards, Local Authority). 

• Competent user of Microsoft Office and Management Information Systems (MIS). 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly with data handling and record-keeping. 

• Understanding and commitment to, safeguarding and confidentiality in an education setting. 

Desirable 

• Experience of examinations of administration and awarding body portals (e.g. entries, results, access arrangements). 

• Knowledge of Local Authority funding processes for learners with SEND, including EHCP top-up/high needs funding. 

• Experience of working with an Examinations Officer or awarding body directly. 

• Relevant administrative or examinations qualification (e.g. Certificate in Education Administration, JCQ Examinations Officer training). 

Other Requirements 

• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

• The postholder will be required to work flexibly during registration and External Quality Assurance Visits, which may occasionally fall close to term boundaries. 

• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including attendance at relevant examination board and Local Authority training/updates. 

Job Purpose

Sequence ME & Long Covid is one of the most ambitious whole-genome sequencing studies ever undertaken into ME and Long Covid, co-led by Action for ME. Building on the success of DecodeME, this proposed £20 million study will use large-scale, long-read whole-genome sequencing to analyse the entire genetic code of 9,000 people with ME and 9,000 people with Long Covid - making it the world's largest 'long-read' whole-genome sequencing study of any disease.

Current funding supports project mobilisation, partnership development, and the development of the Long Covid arm of the study, including agreeing case definitions and gathering expressions of interest from people with Long Covid. Phase 2 has recently been confirmed, backed by £4.75m from the UK government and a further £174,414 from the WE&ME Foundation, and will focus on sequencing 6,000 ME/CFS samples previously collected through DecodeME using Oxford Nanopore's long-read sequencing technology, running alongside Phase 1.

You will play a pivotal role supporting the Sequence ME & Long Covid project in several different ways. Working closely with the project's management team and other team members, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of this landmark study, providing administrative support to the various people and partners involved in delivering it.

As a self-starter, you will manage a range of tasks including meeting scheduling, taking meeting minutes, preparing governance documents, event administration, and broader project support - no two days will be the same.

You will need to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times, particularly when supporting governance meetings and handling sensitive project documentation.

As a team player, you will provide comprehensive, confidential and organised administrative support, developing a deep understanding of the project and building strong, effective working relationships with colleagues, researchers and external partners.

Remote working at home can be challenging for some and works incredibly well for others. You will need to be able to work independently, use your own initiative, and remain proactive in maintaining good levels of communication with colleagues.

Key Duties

• Help monitor inboxes and respond to routine project enquiries in a timely and sensitive manner, escalating more complex matters as appropriate
• Assist the project's management team and other team members with meeting scheduling and diary coordination
• Take accurate minutes at project, management and other project-related meetings, and follow up and track resulting actions to completion
• Prepare, format and proof-read governance documents and papers
• Maintain and update project databases including the Teams channel, ensuring documents are saved correctly, other management information/recording systems to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping. Help with the tracking of expressions of interest from potential study participants.
• Provide administrative support for project events - from planning and logistics through to on-the-day support
• Help prepare presentations, slide decks and briefing materials for internal meetings, funders, partners and participant-facing communications
• Support the drafting, formatting and coordination of project communications, such as updates for partners, funders or the wider ME and Long Covid community
• Support coordination between internal teams and external partners, including research and funding partners
• Maintain project files and documentation in line with agreed communication operating procedures with internal and external partners ensuring information is well organised, up to date and easy for the team to access
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and in line with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with GDPR and that all data consent processes have been followed in relation to data protection
• Positively promote the work of the Sequence ME & Long Covid project and Action for ME at all times
• Undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post, as requested by the CEO, Business Development & Partnerships Manager, Senior Research Manager or the project's Management Team

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

• Organisational skills - Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks across a fast-moving research project, with attention to detail and accuracy maintained under pressure
• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences including researchers, funders and people affected by ME and Long Covid
• IT literacy - Proficient with common office software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), and able to quickly learn relevant project management, database or communications systems as needed
• Problem-solving - A creative and solution-focused mindset to address challenges and find innovative ways to improve processes
• Adaptability - Capable of managing changing priorities, working flexibly, and adapting to the needs of a fast-paced, ambitious research programme
• Initiative - A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative, while also following clear instructions when given
• Teamwork - A collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, including a remote-working team spanning multiple partners and stakeholders
• Interest in the sector - A genuine interest in health research, the Third Sector, and a desire to take action to improve the lives of people with ME and Long Covid
• Experience - Demonstrable ability to be an effective administrator, ideally within a charity, research, or project environment. Experience supporting governance processes, events, or communications would be an advantage but is not essential

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience providing administrative support for scientific or research-related projects
• Experience writing and communicating with non-specialist or general audiences

Please note, the salary of £24,642.09 FTE per year pro rata is based on a 35-hour week.

We are looking for a Marketing Support Administrator to report to and support the Service Coordinator in the daily running of the charity which runs on a part-time basis. This is an exciting time for the charity as long-term funding has been secured.

Levenshulme Good Neighbours, (LGN) is a local charitable incorporated organization (reg 1163827) offering befriending services to socially isolated and lonely over 55-year-olds members of the Levenshulme local community. We do this by providing local volunteers to match locals struggling from a lack of social companions. We also host Sunday Luncheons and Slow-Moving Exercise classes. 

The Marketing and Support Administrator will be tasked with creating newsletters, data entry, management of client files, dealing with invoices, receipts, social media campaigns, attending promotional and communal events, creating board meeting agendas and other vital tasks to keep the charity running smoothly. We are hoping someone with an optimal outlook and positive attitude can join our team. This role would require someone with a passion for the cause; tackling social isolation and loneliness experienced by older people.

You will be governed by a friendly and diverse team of locals who share the same passion, come from diverse backgrounds and offer a lot of skills and insights into the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation and management of marketing materials using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Create regular social media posts about LGN activities, events, volunteers, and community impact
• Write short stories or case studies about members, volunteers, and the difference LGN is making
• Help promote events, activities, and volunteer opportunities locally and online
• Create simple posters, flyers, and social media graphics using Canva or similar tools
• Update information on the LGN site and social media pages
• Collect photos, quotes, and feedback from activities and events to use in newsletters and social media
• Help raise awareness of LGN and encourage more local people to get involved
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively through excellent time management
• Maintain organised records of marketing activities, schedules, and reports
• Contribute to the development of marketing strategies by providing insights based on analysis skills
• ·Attend board meetings often, voicing the continual objectives and aims for the charity
• Supporting the ambassadorial function of the Service Coordinator at stakeholder meetings with the council, local councillors, grant funders, and possibly client referrers
• Call handling enquiries from referrers, locals, volunteer prospects
• Checking and sending off D B S forms for volunteer befrienders

Essential Skills And Qualities

• Experience in the charity sector within a marketing environment is advantageous
• Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret data effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential
• High level of IT competency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Confident writing, editing, and presenting skills
• Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and as part of a small team
• Able to respond positively to challenges, feedback, and shifting priorities
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and the ability to handle pressure and competing deadlines
• Empathy and sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals and communities
• A positive, can-do attitude and belief in the power of community development and organising
• Able to stay calm, use tact and diplomacy, and find constructive solutions to problems
• Data entry experience
• Leadership qualities with a proactive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration

Desirable Skills

• Capacity to work with wordpress com and update web pages
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Proficiency in creating leaflets, flyers, social media campaigns with programs such as Canva
• Previous experience in the charity sector
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel software
• Attention to detail in screening reports, accounts, budgets
• Report writing skills
• Bid writing experience

Benefits

First Aid Training, Professional Development, Hybrid working, working in a highly energetic environment alongside other charitable organisations for the betterment of society. There'll be opportunities to attend daytrips to coastal areas with staff from partner organisations and service users. Charity pension plan included. Apply by filling out a Marketing and Support Administrator Application Form.  We would love to hear from you. All the best.