Centre Administrator - Finance & Operations (5-Month)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,461,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location in Southport

Bi-weekly pay

5 Month Contract

36 Hours Per Week

Umbrella pay rate

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Centre Administrator on a 5-month contract at The Atkinson in Southport. The role supports programmes, fundraising, income generation, and financial administration across venue operations.

The successful candidate will bring strong administrative and financial skills, experience with procurement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy cultural venue environment.

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.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Office administration

Financial administration

Cash handling

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

Good standard of general education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Agresso

I Want Finance

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Centre Administrator on a 5-month contract at The Atkinson in Southport. The role supports programmes, fundraising, income generation, and financial administration across venue operations.

The successful candidate will bring strong administrative and financial skills, experience with procurement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy cultural venue environment.