Grants and Membership Administrator (Tameside)

Action Together; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic charity is seeking a Grants and Membership Administrator to support grant applicants and engage with community members in Greater Manchester. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to social justice. The successful candidate will work independently and manage administrative tasks for the Tameside management team. This is a full-time permanent position offering flexible working opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Cycle and tech loan schemes

26 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employer supported volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting grant management processes in the VCFSE sector.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Commitment to social justice and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support grant applicants in developing and evaluating their projects.
• Engage with new members and enhance membership involvement.
• Assist the Tameside management team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience in organizing meetings and events

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Grants and Membership Administrator (Tameside)

The role

This role will support our strategic ambition to grow and transform as a local funder.

You will connect with our Community Development team to make sure grant applicants are offered the support they need to develop, bid, deliver and evaluate their projects.

You will also offer a welcoming and professional first point of contact for our new members and work with our Operations Manager to maximise the engagement of our membership.

You will also support with other administrative tasks to support the Tameside management team.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…

Has excellent organisation skills and attention to detail, with a good understanding of the VCFSE sector and grant investments, who is passionate about Tameside's communities and is committed to social justice.

• Able to work proactively and independently.
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately in writing.
• Able to communicate professionally in person and over the phone.
• Able to use Microsoft Excel/Word and Powerpoint to a good standard.
• Able to use systems to keep accurate records e.g. membership records, grant information, using adatabase.
• Experienced at organising meetings and events.

In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.

If you have any questions please contact a member of the HR team on 0161 339 2345

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Support for applicants

We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on our Work with us page.

Key information

• Employer: Action Together CIO
• Locations: Hybrid, Greater Manchester, Tameside
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: NJC: Grade 5 SP 12-18
• Working Hours: Full-Time

To apply for this role:

To apply for this role please visit the 'Work with Us' page on the Action Together website where you can download the "Recruitment pack" and application form. Please submit your completed application form to [e-mail] by the advertised deadline and with the subject “confidential, job application”.

Postal applications can also be considered and these should be sent to:

HR Team
Action Together
80 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DJ

More about this role

• Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 9am
• Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Name: HR Team
• Contact Information: 0161 339 2345
• Employee Benefits: Flexible working opportunities Membership of SimplyHealth which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling servicesOngoing professional development Cycle and tech loan schemes26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 30 days per year) plus bank holidaysEmployer supported volunteering opportunitiesPension scheme - with 6% employer contribution
• Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Compressed hours
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes