Administration Co-ordinator - Lancashire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs

Location

Lancashire HQ, Clitheroe

Salary

Competitive Salary (depending on experience)

Hours

Fulltime or consider 32 hours per week (flexible, with occasional weekend and evening sessions) Hybrid working minimum of 3 days per week office based

About Us

The Lancashire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (YFC) is part of a voluntary youth service aimed at young people aged 10-28. Our goal is to foster the education, development, and personal growth of young people through self-reliance, leadership, and community participation. Our members manage the Federation democratically, allowing them to develop valuable skills for the future.

The Role

We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual to join as Co-ordinator to the Federation. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration of the Federation and ensuring the smooth coordination of its activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration services to support the Federation’s officers, members, clubs, and volunteers.
• Coordinate the annual calendar of events, competitions, and meetings.
• Develop and maintain the Federation’s website, and social media platforms.
• Organise and manage office operations, including room bookings, cleaners, and contractors and manage the administration of the federations finance and bookkeeping.
• Support the development of the Federation with funding opportunities, bids and business plans.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including press and media, to raise the Federation’s profile.
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding, charities commission, Health & Safety, and risk assessment requirements.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT and digital skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Xero, website content management, and social media.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, basic bookkeeping, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience in the voluntary or youth sector is desirable but not essential along with awareness of the agricultural industry.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to Recruitment Panel at lancashireyfcs@gmail.com or post to Recruitment, Lancashire Federation Of Young Farmers Club Office, Ribblesdale Centre Lincoln Way, Clitheroe BB7 1QD

Closing Date

Monday 25th November 2024 09:00 hours

Interviews

w/c 2nd December 2024

Strictly no agency enquiries.