Admin and Finance Officer at Working for Carers (Regional Partnership)

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 - 12:00

Based: North Tyneside

Salary: £26,780 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Administration

Admin and Finance Officer

Part time - 18.5 hours per week

Fixed‑term until 31 March 2027 (with ongoing funding discussions)

Base: This post is hosted by North Tyneside Carers’ Centre on behalf of the regional partnership.

Salary: £26,780 pa (pro- rata for part time hours)

Closing date: 7 August 2026

Interview date: week commencing 17 August 2026

Make a difference to unpaid carers across the North East

We are seeking a committed and highly organised Admin and Finance Officer to provide essential administrative and financial support within our Working for Carers Team.

About the role

The postholder will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the Working for Carers Team by maintaining robust administrative systems, supporting project coordination, and assisting with financial processes and reporting.

As Admin and Finance Officer you will:

• Maintain effective administration systems and processes to support project delivery.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Strategic Lead, including preparation of documents and coordination of project activity.
• Take minutes at internal and external meetings as required. 
• Issue, record and monitor petty cash, ensuring compliance with financial controls.
• Support the Finance Manager with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and financial documentation in line with NTCC procedures.

About you.

• Experience handling and monitoring petty cash.
• Experience of minute taking and meeting preparation. 
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; self‑motivated and able to problem‑solve.
• Able to work to agreed targets and deadlines, managing own workload effectively.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Sage accounting software.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative regional partnership committed to improving opportunities for unpaid carers and influencing carer‑inclusive employment across the North East.

Funding for this post is confirmed until 31 March 2027, with active discussions underway to secure longer‑term investment.