Youth Programme Admin & Project Support Lead

Barnardo's; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's is seeking a proactive Administrator for its new service in Wythenshawe, Manchester. You will be the first point of contact for the JOBS Manchester service, providing information to young people and partners, and delivering high-quality administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will coordinate meetings, maintain records, assist with financial processes, and contribute to events and learner-related activities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a professional setting.
• Ability to handle confidential information in line with GDPR.
• Strong organisational skills with proven diary and document management.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for enquiries and information for internal and external contacts.
• Assist the Team Manager with financial processes and management (e.g. petty cash, invoices, staff expenses).
• Coordinate diaries, arrange meetings, prepare documents and take accurate minutes.
• Input data and maintain learner records both electronically and manually.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of learners in the programme.
• Prepare and distribute reports and project documentation.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Diary management

Finance processing

Minutes taking

GDPR compliance

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Barnardo's is seeking a proactive Administrator for its new service in Wythenshawe, Manchester. You will be the first point of contact for the JOBS Manchester service, providing information to young people and partners, and delivering high-quality administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will coordinate meetings, maintain records, assist with financial processes, and contribute to events and learner-related activities.