Project Worker Trainee

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Carers leave

Menstrual Health & Menopause friendly

Professional development

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Manchester Community Central is offering an entry-level, fixed-term role that supports administrative and project work across its portfolio in Manchester. You’ll attend meetings, help coordinate events, and learn about MCC's community partners and priorities.

The role is designed for someone early in their career who is curious, well-organised and eager to develop skills in community development, public policy and project delivery with strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• No prior sector experience required; curiosity, organisation and genuine interest in Manchester's communities are valued.
• You’ll attend meetings and events, learn about the organisations MCC works with and help share learnings.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and programmes across Manchester Community Central.
• Help organise meetings and events and keep accurate records.
• Write up notes and help teams communicate their work.

Job description

Purpose of the role
This is a genuine development opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career. You'll be part of a team working to strengthen Manchester's voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, supporting projects that help communities to thrive, have a voice, and shape the decisions that affect them.

The role involves administrative and project support work, but it's designed to be more than that:

• You'll attend meetings and events, get to know the organisations and communities Manchester Community Central works with and contribute to how we communicate and share what we learn.
• We want you to leave this role with new skills, broader knowledge and a stronger sense of where you want to go next.
• The specific projects you'll support will be confirmed on appointment and will reflect Manchester Community Central's current priorities. You'll have a named line manager and access to Manchester Community Central's Support and Accountability offer to help you grow and develop throughout your time with us.

We welcome applications from people who are new to the sector. You don't need prior experience of community development or public policy — what matters is curiosity, commitment, good organisational skills and a genuine interest in Manchester's communities.

We're looking for someone who's curious, organised and genuinely interested in making a difference in Manchester's communities. You don't need a long CV or years of experience – this role is designed for someone at the start of their career who wants to learn, develop and contribute to work that matters.

Day to day, you'll be supporting projects and programmes across Manchester Community Central, helping organise meetings and events, keeping records accurate, writing up notes and helping teams communicate their work. That side of the role is important – and doing it well matters – but we also want someone who'll bring more than task completion: someone who pays attention, asks questions and is interested in understanding the bigger picture of what we're trying to achieve.

You'll be working with a wide range of people – community organisations, public bodies, colleagues across Manchester Community Central – so being a good communicator and a natural team player will help. You don't need to be an expert but you do need to be the kind of person who takes pride in doing things properly and is willing to keep learning.

We care about inclusion in how we work and in who we work with. We're looking for someone who's open-minded and comfortable engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and who understands why that matters.

This role will suit someone who sees it as a genuine opportunity, not just a job. We'll invest in your development, give you real exposure to the breadth of our work, and support you to build skills and knowledge that will serve you well in whatever comes next.

Key information

• Employer: Manchester Community Central
• Locations: Manchester
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Working Hours: Full-Time

More about this role

• Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 12:00pm
• Contact Name: Rabia
• Employee Benefits: What Manchester Community Central offersAt Manchester Community Central, we are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we offer:Flexible working: We value flexible working and offer options such as adjusted working hours, hybrid or home working. We have office space at our St Thomas Centre base in Ardwick but our approach balances personal choice, building teamwork and the needs of the people we work with.Wellbeing support: Our dedicated Health and Wellbeing team works to create a culture that supports everyone’s health and wellbeing at Manchester Community Central. This includes access to confidential, in-house mental health first aiders and regular team social activities. We also offer ‘Re-energise Afternoons’ – monthly sessions where staff can take time away from work to rest and recharge.Carers support: We are committed to supporting carers in the workplace, and we offer five days paid carers' leave per year for those with ongoing caring responsibilities, along with other support.Menstrual Health and Menopause friendly workplace: We are proud to be Menstruation and Menopause Friendly employers, providing a range of support to help staff to manage symptoms, as well as educating employees on these topics.Professional development: Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and dedicated budgets for external training and growth.Volunteering leave: Staff are entitled to up to 2 days per year (pro rata) with pay to engage in voluntary activities.Active travel incentives: Support for public transport season tickets, a Cycle to Work scheme, and travel expenses for cyclists.These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting staff while working together to strengthen Manchester's communities.If you have specific needs or requests (e.g. related to accessibility, caregiving, flexible working, or something else), we encourage you to let us know during the application process.
• Flexible Working Options: Flexitime
• Working Pattern Details: Flexi-time system with core hours 10am–3pm
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes