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Head of Administration & Compliance, The Grand Venue

  •  North West
  •  Â£30k-40k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes July 6, 2026
  •  David Thornber
  •  dave@thegrandvenue.co.uk
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Job Summary

As the heart of the office, this role balances strategy in the Wider Leadership Team with hands-on coordination of daily office operations. You will ensure the "engine room" of the organisation—Compliance, Health & Safety, HR, and Finance—runs with precision.

Job Description

Leadership & People Management
Strategic Input: Member of the Wider Leadership Team, contributing to operational planning and problem-solving at weekly meetings.
Line Management: Directly manage the Caretaker, ensuring facility standards are met.
Team Point of Contact: Act as the "go-to" person for office related enquiries on a day-to-day level.
Site Responsibility: Principal key holder during working days; the primary contact for building queries.
Maintenance Schedule: Oversee and implement the maintenance schedule, managing the maintenance budget and managing contractors.

HR & Compliance
Contract Management: Ensure all staff and freelance contracts and HR documentation are current and compliant.
Process Oversight: Manage HR processes and employment law compliance, including holiday and sickness tracking.
Staff Welfare: Ensure all team members receive regular check-ins with their line managers; sit in on meetings where appropriate.
Recruitment: Oversee all recruitment, ensuring strict adherence to "safer-recruitment" procedures.
Employee Relations: Provide administrative support for HR-related issues and be in communication with external HR consultants.
Training: Oversee team and volunteer training, arrange courses, and maintain up-to-date training records.
Contractual Projects: Oversee the implementation of written agreements for regular freelancers.
Policy Implementation: Work with HR consultants to oversee the rollout of the new staff handbook and the creation of an AI Policy.
Data Protection: Data Protection Officer for the organisation, ensuring GDPR compliance with policy and procedure.

Job Requirements

Office & Finance Administration
Financial Processing: Gather timesheets/payroll info, collate invoices for credit card payments.
Procurement: Manage purchasing and returns, ensuring an accurate paperwork trail with the Accountant.
Office Operations: Order office/cleaning supplies; manage staff sign-in procedures and waste collections.
I.T. Coordination: Oversee I.T. and office equipment, resolving issues with support from the I.T. consultant.

Health & Safety Lead
Compliance Leadership: Lead H&S review meetings, ensure actions are completed, and work with advisors to develop risk assessments and policies.
Safety Protocols: Ensure full compliance with fire alarm tests, evacuation drills, and legionella testing.
Training: Organise and lead H&S training, including the content creation for instructional training videos.
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the point of contact for trustees and insurers regarding safety and risk.
Training Development: Create standardised training v

Job Responsibilities

Fundraising Support
Team Liaison: Work with Fundraising Consultant and Accountant to track Fundraising Pipeline, Income and ensure good communications throughout the team.
Fundraising Compliance: Ensure that we adhere to Ethical Fundraising Practices and meet requirements of grant terms and conditions.

Legal & Partnerships (Dependent upon Experience)
Contract Oversight: Oversee contracts for major partners.
Governance: Develop and implement Terms & Conditions for key partnerships and hires.

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How to Apply

Please send a C.V. (no greater than 2 sides of A4) and covering letter (no greater than 1 side of A4).

Closing date: Mon 6th July, Midday.
Interviews: Wed 15th July / Thu 16th July

Covering Letter Guidance
Based on the main areas of responsibility detailed above, please detail the following in your covering letter:
• Why you are interested in the role.
• What relevant experience makes you suitable for this position.
• What skills and strengths you would bring to the role.

Please send applications by email to [email protected] or post to Dave Thornber, The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL

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