Volunteering Admin Assistant

HideOut Youth Zone; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth charity organization in Brighton seeks a Volunteering Admin Assistant to support the recruitment and management of volunteers. Responsibilities include promoting volunteering opportunities, maintaining records, and facilitating training. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative and communication skills. Join us in creating a positive environment for youth engagement and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Volunteer Manager in recruitment and onboarding of volunteers.
• Promote volunteering opportunities and coordinate communications.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and assist in training.

Job description

About the role:

The Volunteering Admin Assistant will play a key supporting role in the successful delivery of Empower’s volunteer strategy. They will work closely with the Volunteer Manager to help recruit, onboard, and retain volunteers.

This role will assist in promoting volunteering opportunities, coordinating communications, and ensuring a smooth volunteer journey from initial enquiry to active involvement.

The post-holder will help facilitate training and recognition activities, maintain accurate volunteer records, and support the delivery team in creating a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all volunteers. They will also assist with tracking volunteer engagement and gathering feedback to measure the impact of volunteering and inform ongoing improvements.

About EMPOWER:

EMPOWER is the charity that oversees the creation, management, and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone in Gorton, East Manchester, opened in 2020, and Salford Youth Zone in Pendleton, opened in June 2025.

HideOut and Salford Youth Zones provide children and young people aged 8-19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, with a safe space, engaging activities, and trusted support.

EMPOWER is part of the national network of OnSide Youth Zones, supporting the creation and implementation of Youth Zones across the country.

Youth Zones are purpose-built spaces filled with facilities, staffed by dedicated Youth Workers who believe in young people, helping them achieve their potential and develop skills, confidence, and ambition.

This initiative offers life-changing support to tens of thousands of young people from diverse backgrounds, helping them thrive.