Centre Administrator

About The Vench
The Vench is a much-loved adventure playground and community centre in the heart of Lockleaze, North Bristol. For over 50 years, we have been inspiring imaginative play and creating opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and thrive in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
Our mission is to ensure that all children and young people in Lockleaze live happy and healthy lives through access to a vibrant community space where they can play, learn and develop.
Our work focuses on:
• Providing a safe and vibrant place to play.
• Co-designing opportunities with young people and their families to build resilience and improve future prospects.
• Amplifying youth voice in decisions that affect Lockleaze and the surrounding area.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the Centre Manager with the operational running of the centre.
• Raise and pay invoices and accurately record income and expenditure.
• Maintain petty cash records.
• Check and collate staff and volunteer expense claims.
• Provide administrative support to the wider team.
• Respond to enquiries in person, by telephone and via email.
• Manage room and site bookings.
• Prepare facilities for hirers and help ensure the site remains welcoming, safe and tidy.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Is confident managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Has experience of handling financial records, invoices or budgets.
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of people.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Has strong customer service skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Is flexible, proactive and willing to get involved in a variety of tasks.
• Shares our commitment to supporting children, young people and families within the local community.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

In return we offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
• Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
• Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
• Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
• Business travel expenses

We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

Closing date 7th July,
Interview date: 14th July

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Vacancy Files

• Job Description

Interview Details

Please send your completed application form, quoting reference ‘CA0612’ to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker at Hannah.baker@groundwork.org.uk