Job Description

About Young Northants:

Young Northants is new collaboration of VCSE organizations, dedicated to supporting and empowering children and young people in Northamptonshire. Our mission is to seek funding and resources that provide educational, mental health, and recreational opportunities to help young individuals thrive and reach their full potential.

Job Purpose:

To support the Trustee Board and the Steering committee in the running of the organisation. You will be responsible for arranging meetings, leading the organisations communications, providing administrative support for funding bids, record keeping

This position requires a proactive and creative individual who can work collaboratively with team members, stakeholders, and the wider community to grow this fledgling organisation and help strengthen the youth offer for children and young people in Northamptonshire. You will be responsible for actioning the communications plan such as encouraging new members, preparing information for the membership along with the Trustees

Key Responsibilities:

- Administrative Support: Maintain records, manage correspondence, and oversee office operations.

- Financial Management: Supporting the Treasurer with processing invoices, tracking expenses.

- Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to charity regulations, liaise with external bodies, and support trustee and Steering group meetings.

- Meeting organisation - booking and planning agenda and taking minutes for Trustee Board and Steering group meetings ( use of AI for minutes is encouraged)

- Communication & Engagement: Respond to inquiries, manage social media and newsletters, and support donor relations.

Person Specification:

- Strong organizational and administrative skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Experience in financial administration and record-keeping.

- Knowledge of charity governance and compliance (preferred).

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How to apply

Send us your CV and covering letter by email to kathryn413504@gmail.com

As well as providing your contact details, please give the following information:

Tell us about yourself, why you would like the position, and what makes you a great candidate

Tell us why you think it is important to empower and support children and young people in Northamptonshire

Upload your CV

For more information about who we are, visit www.youngnorthants.org.uk or email the chair at kathryn-white@sky.com

The closing date for applications is 16 July 2025 and interviews will be held on 21 July.

Offers will be made subject to pre-employment references and a DBS check.

We are a safe-recruitment employer committed to equal opportunities. If you have any specific requirements (eg, access, communication etc) we should be aware of as part of the recruitment and selection process then please let us know when you submit your application.

Young Northants will handle your data in compliance with GDPR law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northampton NN4 7AA

Application deadline: 16/07/2025
Reference ID: YN Senior Administrator