Administrator

Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle; Consett; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation in Consett is seeking an Administrator to support the team during a maternity leave period. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a friendly, proactive attitude. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, meetings, and logistics, as well as handling invoicing and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will embody the organisation's values of integrity, trust, and respect while being supportive of the Catholic faith.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive individual passionate about making a difference.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and relationships effectively.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos and compliance with GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the team.
• Manage correspondence, records, and calendars.
• Coordinate bookings, logistics, and event administration.
• Handle invoicing, payment tracking, and financial reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with SaaS finance systems

Job description

ORGANISING WITH PURPOSE - EMPOWERING YOUNG LIVES

ADMINISTRATOR - EMMAUS VILLAGE

SALARY - £24,570 to £25,953 FTE

Integrity | Trust | Service | Compassion | Respect

Surrounded by the hills and valleys of the beautiful Derwent Valley countryside on the fringe of Consett YMT is ideally situated, providing a wonderful location in which to work.

YMT’s Mission is rooted in helping young people encounter Christ and feel fully part of the life of the Church. Based at the Emmaus Village just outside Consett County Durham, we have the joy and privilege of welcoming thousands of young people each year through retreats, festivals, outreach, and Diocesan initiatives. Our work continues to grow in both scale and depth, and it remains a vital expression of the Church’s commitment to forming and accompanying the next generation.

YMT was established as a charity in 2012 and is a subsidiary of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our small, dedicated team, we are looking for an Administrator to cover a period of Maternity Leave.

Our successful candidate will :

• Be highly organised, proactive and passionate about making a difference.
• Be a consummate administrative professional with excellent organisational skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have some understanding of SaaS finance systems such as QuickBooks or Xero.
• Be comfortable managing multiple tasks.
• Have first class interpersonal skills, readily building relationships from the outset.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be the kind of person who is outgoing, friendly and welcoming. With a can do, will do attitude you can be described as positive and proactive.
• Be respectful having due regard for our Values, the need for confidentiality, safeguarding, and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) compliance.
• Be supportive of and sympathetic to our ethos and the Catholic faith.

What you’ll do :

• Provide efficient administrative and operational support to the YMT team.
• Manage correspondence, records, and calendars.
• Coordinate bookings, logistics, projects and event administration.
• Handle financial tasks including invoicing, payment tracking, and reporting.

What can you expect from us? A truly inclusive culture where our Values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Compassion and Service form our foundations from which all other things transcend and as such you will be supportive of and sympathetic to our ethos and the Catholic faith.

If you are interested in stepping into a role that keeps our mission moving forward please get in touch with us to request an Applicant Pack by emailing Annie Leaver Head of Human Resources at [e-mail]. The closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026.

Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and YMT cannot accept CVs and as such to be considered for the position you must complete our Application Form which is only available as part of the Applicant Pack.

Finally, YMT is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who identify as neurodivergent. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity of thought and experience is respected and valued.