Head of Administration & Compliance
The Grand Venue Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
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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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Administration & Compliance
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Head of Administration & Compliance
Job: Head of Administration & Compliance
Organisation: The Grand Venue
Postcode: BB7 2DL
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
- Contact name: David Thornber
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Grand Venue
The Grand is a multimedia, live music and arts venue. Providing a creative and inspirational experience through the arts. Committed to the social, spiritual, cultural, educational and emotional development of young people.
The Grand Venue is located in the Centre of Clitheroe and comprises a large auditorium (capacity: 400), professional recording studios and rehearsal space.
We engage our community through a creative programme of events, classes and projects.