Community Engagement and Admin Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Community Engagement and Admin Assistant. You will provide administrative support for community programmes, assist with events, and ensure smooth operation of initiatives. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, positive community engagement attitude, and basic IT proficiency. This temporary role offers flexible working hours and a pay rate based on age.

Qualifications

• Approachable manner with good communication skills.
• Basic organisational and administrative skills.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and follow guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support.
• Assist with organising and promoting community programmes.
• Collect and compile evaluation data for monitoring.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Positive attitude towards community work

Ability to work independently

Job description

Community Engagement and Admin Assistant

THE EMPLOYER IS: THE CHURCHES TRUSTTo provide administrative and practical support across The Churches Trust’s community programmes including Youth Work, Interfaith initiatives and Community Education.The post-holder will assist staff with planning, communications and delivery of activities, helping ensure programmes run smoothly and reach a wide range of participants.This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience in community engagement, event coordination and office administration within a community organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support: emails, phone calls, filing, data entry and correspondence.
• Assist with organising and promoting community programmes, youth events and interfaith activities.
• Help prepare materials and resources for programme sessions.
• Maintain attendance and feedback records.
• Assist with creating and scheduling social media posts and newsletters.
• Collect and compile evaluation data for monitoring and reporting.
• Welcome participants and provide friendly, professional assistance during events.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to planning and communications across departments.
• Ensure all activities reflect The Churches Trust’s values of inclusion, respect and community cohesion.

Skills and Qualifications

• Approachable manner with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic organisational and administrative skills, able to keep simple records, file documents and manage emails or messages.
• IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or similar.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and follow guidance from supervisors.
• Positive attitude towards community work and engaging with people from different backgrounds.
• Respectful, inclusive approach in line with The Churches Trust’s values.
• Willingness to occasionally assist at evening or weekend community events (with notice).
• Previous experience (paid or voluntary) in an office, community or customer service environment.
• Experience assisting with events, workshops or youth/community activities.
• Experience handling cash or recording small transactions.
• Interest in youth work, community relations or interfaith engagement.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative once trained.

Further Information

The Employer is: THE CHURCHES TRUSTJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1744830 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 11/11/2025 Closing date 22/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer