Youth Centre Admin & Operations Coordinator (1 Yr FTC)

Space Youth Services; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Space Youth Services is recruiting a Centre Administrator to support our North Team across Bideford and Barnstaple. The role provides essential admin support to youth centres, manages records and acts as first point of contact for staff, visitors and contractors.

This 1-year fixed-term contract is 16 hours per week, with possible extra hours. Regular travel between sites is expected, and the post may include occasional weekend or evening duties to support events and training.

Qualifications

• Previous admin experience in a similar setting.
• Ability to manage records and documentation accurately.
• Good keyboard skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support for Bideford and Barnstaple Youth Centre teams.
• Maintain records and HR/databases with accuracy.
• Serve as first point of contact for staff, externals and users.
• Liaise with cleaning and hygiene services for premises.
• Coordinate access for maintenance work and contractors.
• Handle clerical tasks: photocopying, ordering, stationery.
• Support personnel processes (absence, timesheets, leave, payroll).
• Assist with H&S checks and record keeping (meters, vehicles, buildings).
• Reception/telephone duties and mail handling.
• Cash-handling, banking, petty cash and tuck sales reconciliation.
• Process purchase orders and general finance duties as required.
• Manage enquiries and facility letting arrangements under supervision.
• Undergo training (anti-oppressive practice, GDPR, finance, ICT).
• Occasional weekend/evening work for training/staff meetings.
• Promote Space Youth Services values in all interactions.

Skills

Petty cash handling

Clerical/administrative experience

Attention to detail

Coordinating with facilities

Spreadsheets & Word

Willingness to learn new software

Job description

Space Youth Services is recruiting a Centre Administrator to support our North Team across Bideford and Barnstaple. The role provides essential admin support to youth centres, manages records and acts as first point of contact for staff, visitors and contractors.

This 1-year fixed-term contract is 16 hours per week, with possible extra hours. Regular travel between sites is expected, and the post may include occasional weekend or evening duties to support events and training.