Arts Centre Administrator — Finance & Operations

Civic Recruitment Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atkinson in Southport is seeking a Centre Administrator to support its museums, galleries, theatre and events. The role combines administration, finance, and venue operations to help deliver high-profile programmes and income generation activities.

We are looking for an experienced administrator with strong financial administration skills who can manage competing priorities, work to deadlines, and provide high-quality support across programmes and bookings.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration and business support.
• Experience using standard office IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in financial administration and cash handling.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Agresso or similar financial systems.
• Computer qualification such as ECDL or CLAIT.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for programmes, fundraising activities, and income generation projects.
• Deliver day-to-day administrative and financial support across The Atkinson.
• Process procurement activities and financial transactions using I Want Finance and Agresso.
• Support financial monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure.
• Undertake banking activities and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Support administration for venue hire bookings, including corporate hire events.
• Assist with financial administration relating to grants, donations, and development trust activities.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and financial documentation.
• Maintain cash handling systems and payment records in accordance with Council procedures.
• Manage petty cash and associated reconciliations.
• Input utility usage and billing data.
• Produce reports and maintain administrative records.
• Provide wider administrative support across the service as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Financial administration

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Prioritisation

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

ECDL/CLAIT

Tools

Agresso

Job description

The Atkinson in Southport is seeking a Centre Administrator to support its museums, galleries, theatre and events. The role combines administration, finance, and venue operations to help deliver high-profile programmes and income generation activities.

We are looking for an experienced administrator with strong financial administration skills who can manage competing priorities, work to deadlines, and provide high-quality support across programmes and bookings.