Administrator

Volunteer Centre; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a full-time Administrator to organise events, maintain social media, and support membership processes. The role is based at The University of Leeds with potential home working. Applicants should have strong organisational and communication skills. This position offers a salary of £23,881 per annum along with flexible hours and generous annual leave.

Benefits

28 days holidays including Bank Holidays

6% pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• A highly motivated and organised individual is essential.
• Good administrative and communication skills are required.
• Ability to take on a wide variety of administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organise events and meetings.
• Maintain social media channels.
• Process membership applications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Communication Matters is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as an Administrator.

The role is busy, varied and rewarding. You can expect to organise events and meetings, help maintain social media channels, distribute digital newsletters, and process membership applications. Having good administrative, communication and organisational skills is essential!

The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and be able to take on a wide variety of administrative tasks and responsibilities.

🤝Responsible to: Operations Manager

🏦Salary: £23,881 per annum (6% pension contribution)

📝Type of contract: Permanent

⏱️Hours: Full-time (5 days/35 hours a week)

🏖️Holidays: 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays). In addition, the office closes between Christmas Eve and New Year!

📍Location: The University of Leeds, with some working from home considered

ABOUT US

Communication Matters/CM www.communicationmatters.org.uk is a national charity and a company limited by guarantee. It is run by a Board of volunteer Trustees/Directors who, in turn, employ two members of staff. The charity exists to support people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in their basic human right to communicate, be included and heard in an equitable society.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent IT skills and administrative experience to support Communication Matters in achieving the charity’s mission.

Tasks will include:

• assisting with the organisation of events such as Study Days, AAC Information Days and an Annual International Conference,
• processing memberships,
• supporting the production and distribution of the CM Journal and weekly newsletter,
• organising Board meetings and;
• helping to maintain the CM social media presence, including its website.

WHY WORK FOR US

Joining Communication Matters means being part of something truly meaningful. As a charity, our work directly impacts lives—and so can yours.

Here’s what makes working with us special:

• Make a real difference every day through purposeful work that supports our community.
• Grow your skills in a dynamic environment where learning is part of the journey.
• Enjoy variety – no two days are alike, keeping your work fresh and fulfilling.
• Flexible hours to help you balance life and work with ease.
• Generous annual leave that goes above the norm, because rest matters too.
• Supportive leadership from a dedicated Board of Trustees that values your contribution.
• Personal development is not just encouraged—it’s celebrated.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We do not accept CVs

Please note, this recruitment is managed by Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) on behalf of Communication Matters.

If you have any queries or require any assistance completing the form, please contact the VAL team at [e-mail] or 0113 2977920