Service Administrator

Service Administrator

Powered by CAN Closing date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
West Midlands

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Job Summary

Lead the coordination and systems that keep our programmes, services and partnerships running effectively. You’ll oversee delivery, data, reporting, logistics and operational processes while helping teams stay organised, accountable and focused on creating community impact.

Job Description

Provide central coordination across programmes and services, helping teams stay aligned on priorities, deadlines and delivery milestones.

Maintain oversight of programme delivery, tracking progress, outputs, risks and reporting requirements across multiple services.
Develop and maintain effective systems for project management, data, reporting and compliance.

Ensure project documentation, templates and processes are consistent, accessible and used effectively across teams.

Maintain accurate, audit-ready programme data and ensure systems meet GDPR, safeguarding and funder requirements.
Support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), including data collection, validation and preparation of reports.

Coordinate operational logistics across programmes, including venues, equipment, facilitators, staff and volunteer onboarding.
Oversee participant registration, attendance, consent and engagement systems.

Maintain organisational calendars covering delivery schedules, reporting cycles, funding deadlines and key events.

Identify risks, delays and capacity issues, escalating where appropriate and supporting practical solutions.

Provide managers and senior leadership with clear information and insights on programme performance, progress and risks.
Improve workflows, systems and communication processes to reduce administrative burden and strengthen organisational effectiveness.

Support the Black Country Network, youth voice activity and partner engagement, helping ensure community insight and learning inform delivery.

Support communications and external engagement to promote programme activity, partnerships and impact.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

Experience in programme coordination, operations, administration or a similar role.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and projects.

Experience developing or using systems for data management, reporting, CRM or project tracking.

Experience coordinating programmes, events, services or operational logistics.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and solve problems proactively.

Understanding of GDPR, safeguarding and data compliance.
Ability to interpret data and turn information into clear operational insights.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Commitment to equity, inclusion and community-focused work.

Experience of youth engagement, VCSE organisations, funder reporting, MEL, communications or improving operational systems would be desirable.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate programme administration, timelines, milestones, deadlines and reporting cycles.

Maintain oversight of delivery, identifying and escalating risks, delays and capacity issues.

Develop and improve project management, data, reporting and administrative systems.

Ensure programme documentation and data are accurate, consistent, accessible and audit-ready.

Coordinate participant registration, attendance, consent and engagement records.

Support monitoring, evaluation, learning and the preparation of internal and external reports.

Coordinate venues, equipment, facilitators, onboarding and other delivery logistics.

Provide managers and senior leaders with clear information on progress, performance and risks.

Improve workflows and processes to reduce administrative burden and strengthen efficiency.

Support Black Country Network activity, youth voice structures, partner engagement and organisational communications.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Service Administrator
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    West Midlands
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Job: Service Administrator

Job: Service Administrator

Organisation: Powered by CAN

Postcode: B70 8ET

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