Community Administration Assistant

Wyre Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lancashire is seeking a Community Administration Assistant for their Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles & Communities team. This role involves providing administrative and promotional support to various community projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT and organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and be able to manage multiple tasks. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

24 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Access to occupational health and wellbeing services

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Experience in community engagement, event support, or administration would be an advantage.
• Must have enthusiasm, professionalism, and commitment to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, outreach, and promotional support for community projects.
• Communicate with local voluntary groups, clubs, and organisations.
• Assist in organizing events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong organizational abilities

Effective communication

Experience in community engagement

Job description

We are looking for a Community Administration Assistant to join our Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles & Communities team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting local communities and helping people to connect with services that make a real difference.

In this role, you will provide administrative, outreach and promotional support for a range of community projects, including the Wyre Befriending Service and Wyre Community Hubs. You will communicate regularly with local voluntary groups, clubs and community organisations by email, phone and newsletters, and you will help to organise events and networking opportunities. You will also assist with promoting our health and wellbeing programmes both online and at community events.

You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to build positive relationships and ensure that our services reach those who need them most.

To succeed in this role, you will need excellent IT skills and strong organisational and communication abilities. You should be confident working with a diverse range of people and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Experience in community engagement, event support or administration would be an advantage, but more important is your enthusiasm, professionalism and commitment to making a difference.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Wyre Council offers a fantastic work-life balance and a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 subject to length of service)
• Employer pension contributions
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to occupational health and wellbeing services
• Extensive training and development opportunities

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Carol Southern, Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles & Communities Manager at [e-mail]

Closing date: 15 December 2025 at 12:00pm

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.