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CAN is committed to equality across the communities and Artists we work with, our Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers.
Community Arts North West (CAN) is a leading UK organisation in the field of participatory arts, migration and social change. CAN’s pioneering work aims to create expression and visibility for the diverse communities and artists based in the region through dynamic partnerships and inspirational programmes of work.
CAN is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and a Manchester City Council Cultural Partner 2023 – 2026.
In 2023 alone, we worked with Manchester International Festival, developed the Horizons festival in partnership with HOME, and featured in a high profile exhibition A Great British Welcome curated by the UNHCR.
We’re looking to recruit a new Administration Officer to join our talented team, at our city-centre base in the thriving Northern Quarter of Manchester.
This post is a key role within CAN, working closely with CAN’s Executive Director, to ensure the smooth running of many aspects of the company’s business.
This includes responsibility for:
- Company Reporting: To lead company reporting to CAN’s core funders.
- Database management: To manage CAN’s monitoring database and email marketing database, and implement their use.
- Governance: To support the administration of CAN’s governance responsibilities working with Board of Trustees and organising Board meetings.
- Office management: To manage the CAN Office.
- Company administration: To manage and implement CAN’s administration systems and responsibilities.
- Operational support: To support the operational running of the company.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail to play an important role in supporting the aims of the organisation.
CAN is an inclusive employer and is dedicated to building a diverse and equitable environment, and we strongly encourage applications from people from diverse communities.
The salary is £26,000-£27,500 per year pro rata, depending on experience.
The role is offered as a part-time contract working for 4 days per week (28 hours per week). The role involves some occasional evening and weekend work.
Please click here for the full Administration Officer – Job Description and Person Specification document if you are interested in applying.
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