Office Administrator at Pilands Wood Community Centre
Pilands Wood Community Centre
Organisation: Pilands Wood Community Centre
Location: Pilands Wood Community Centre, with some flexibility for home working where appropriate.
Hours: 15 hours per week – Working pattern flexible by agreement (e.g. spread across the week or set days).
Salary: £11,700 per annum
Contract: Permanent (subject to probation)
Description
Pilands Wood Community Centre is a community-based charity serving the local area. We are seeking a reliable and organised part-time Office Administrator to support the smooth running of the centre and help maintain strong administrative, financial, and funding processes. This role would suit someone who enjoys keeping things organised, working independently, and supporting a local community organisation behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
- General office administration and record keeping
- Managing financial administration, including invoices, petty cash, and basic accounts
- Supporting budget monitoring
- Completing and managing grant applications, including researching funding opportunities
- Maintaining grant records, deadlines, and reporting requirements
- Ensuring compliance records for the community centre building are kept up to date (including health & safety, insurance, and statutory checks)
- Attending bi-monthly trustee meetings when required, or preparing and providing written financial reports
- Supporting trustees, staff, and volunteers as needed
Essential Skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Confidence in handling financial records
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines independently
- Attention to detail, particularly around compliance
- Comfortable using standard office software and basic financial or record-keeping systems.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in completing grant applications
- Experience working in a charity or community setting
- Experience with compliance administration(Training can be provided for applicants without grant experience)
This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting a valued community charity.
How to apply: Please send a CV and a short covering note explaining your interest in the role to belinda.murraypwca@gmail.com
Closing date: 23rd January 2026. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.