Location: The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1DB
Rate: £18.05 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 5 Month Contract
Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Pay: Bi-weekly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Centre Administrator to join The Atkinson, one of the North West's leading cultural venues, supporting its museums, galleries, theatre, events, and commercial activities.
This role is ideal for an experienced administrator with strong financial administration skills who thrives in a busy environment and can provide high-quality support across programmes, venue operations, fundraising activities, and income generation initiatives.
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Provide administrative support for programmes, fundraising activities, and income generation projects.
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Deliver day-to-day administrative and financial support across The Atkinson.
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Process procurement activities and financial transactions using I Want Finance and Agresso.
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Support financial monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking.
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Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure.
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Undertake banking activities and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
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Support administration for venue hire bookings, including corporate hire events.
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Assist with financial administration relating to grants, donations, and development trust activities.
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Process purchase orders, invoices, and financial documentation.
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Maintain cash handling systems and payment records in accordance with Council procedures.
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Manage petty cash and associated reconciliations.
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Input utility usage and billing data.
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Produce reports and maintain administrative records.
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Provide wider administrative support across the service as required.
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Experience in office administration and business support.
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Experience using standard office IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
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Experience in financial administration and cash handling.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Good standard of general education.
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Experience using Agresso or similar financial systems.
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Computer qualification such as ECDL or CLAIT.
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Experience supporting income generation or fundraising activities.
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Experience within a cultural, arts, local authority, or public sector environment.
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£18.05 per hour (Umbrella)
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5 Month Contract
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36 Hours Per Week
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Location: Southport
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Bi-weekly Pay
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Opportunity to work within a prestigious cultural and community venue.
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Varied role combining administration, finance, customer service, and operational support.
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Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to high-profile programmes and events.
Suitable for candidates with experience as an Administrator, Business Support Officer, Finance Administrator, Operations Administrator, Centre Administrator, Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, or Business Support Assistant.
