Job Details:
Grants and Membership Administrator (Rochdale)- maternity cover

Job Description

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Grants and Membership Administrator (Rochdale)- maternity cover

The role

This role will support our strategic ambition to grow and transform as a local funder.

You will support the awarding of grants to community groups and projects, making sure our funding gets where it’s needed most, in line with our commitments to the IVAR principles of open and trusting grantmaking.

You will connect with our Community Development team to make sure grant applicants are offered the support they need to develop, bid, deliver and evaluate their projects.

You will also offer a welcoming and professional first point of contact for our new members and work with our Operations Manager to maximise the engagement of our membership.

You will also support with other administrative tasks to support the Rochdale management team.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…

Has excellent organisation skills and attention to detail, with a good understanding of the VCFSE sector and grant investments, who is passionate about Rochdale's communities and is committed to social justice.

The ideal candidate should be:

• Able to work proactively and independently.
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately in writing.
• Able to communicate professionally in person and over the phone.
• Able to use Microsoft Excel/Word and Powerpoint to a good standard.
• Able to use systems to keep accurate records e.g. membership records, grant information, using a database.
• Experienced at organising meetings and events.

Salary: £27,711- £30,559   per annum

NJC: NJC Grade 5 SP 12-18

Hours: 36 per week (Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work as required)

Length of contract: 12 months fixed term (maternity cover)

Location: Rochdale/hybrid

Expected start date: Mid June 2025

The closing date for applications is 9:00 am on Tuesday 06 May 2025

If you have any questions please contact a member of the HR team on 0161 339 2345

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Support for applicants

We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so please visit our Work with us page on our website to view a range of support available.

• Flexible working opportunities
• Membership of SimplyHealth which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling services
• Ongoing professional development
• Cycle and tech loan schemes
• 26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 30 days per year) plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme - with 6% employer contribution