Centre Administrator – Communities – #OR112449

Job Description

Sefton MBC is seeking a Centre Administrator to join the Communities Division at The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB. This is a temporary role via Prism, paying £13.88–£18.05 per hour, working 36 hours per week from 31 August 2026.

Reporting to the Principal Manager of Museum and Galleries, you will provide day-to-day administrative and financial support across programmes, fundraising, and income generation at The Atkinson arts and cultural centre.

Key responsibilities include financial administration and reporting using I Want Finance and Agresso; monitoring income and expenditure; cash handling and banking in line with Council procedures; managing petty cash as an imprest holder; supporting venue hire administration including corporate bookings; administering donations, grants, and expenditure for The Atkinson Development Trust; data input for utility usage and billing; and providing general administrative and clerical support using IT systems and office equipment.

Please note: The Atkinson operates on some evenings and weekends, and the post holder will be required to work flexibly under the site’s TOIL arrangement.

Essential requirements: solid office administration background with standard IT systems and software; financial management and cash-handling experience; ability to balance conflicting demands and work to deadlines; strong attention to detail; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; a good standard of general education.

If you have relevant administrative and financial experience and are available to start in late August 2026, please get in touch promptly.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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