Administrative Assistant

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Gateshead; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charitable organization in Gateshead is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support their efforts in aiding refugees and asylum seekers. This part-time role involves joining a dynamic team that focuses on making a positive impact within the community. The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident administrator eager to work collaboratively in a supportive environment. The position offers 16 hours per week with a fixed term of 2 years, providing an opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 32 days

Inclusivity in community activities

Qualifications

• Experienced and confident administrators.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a small, dynamic team to advance the vision of The Comfrey Project.

Job description

Role Details

Role description: Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Pay: FTE £26,227.50 pro rata (actual: £11,190.40)

Location: Windmill Hills Centre, Gateshead NE8 1QB

Hours: 16 hours/week

Annual Leave: 32 days/240 hours per year, pro rata. This includes the usual bank holidays (8 days)

Contract Type: Fixed term for 2 years

Deadline for Applications: Monday 12th January 2026 12pm noon

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in the North of England? The Comfrey Project in Gateshead is looking for a Finance Assistant.

Since 2001, The Comfrey Project has offered a secure and inclusive environment for individuals who have escaped conflict and persecution. We use horticulture-based activities including gardening, bee-keeping, cooking, crafts and construction with the goal of enhancing their physical and mental health, assisting them in acquiring new skills, and helping them integrate into their new community. We aim to create a welcoming space where everyone is encouraged to play an active role. Our volunteers, people seeking asylum and refugees living in Northeast England, share their skills and knowledge, assist in running our sessions, help make organisational decisions, and gain from active participation.

We are interested in hearing from experienced and confident administrators, keen to be part of a small, dynamic team and to work collaboratively to advance the vision and the aims of The Comfrey Project.

Qualifications

Experienced and confident administrators