Administrator - Create Central - Birmingham, United Kingdom - West Midlands Combined Authority

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We're looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join the Create Central team.


This is a busy and varied role where you will provide a broad range of administrative support which supports the delivery of a programme of cross-cutting activity for the region's creative sector.


About Create Central


Create Central is a private-sector industry led body with the remit of turbo-charging the West Midlands' screen sectors, whilst accountable to the WMCA the post holder will be embedded within Create Central and working in close partnership with key stakeholders such as the British Film Institute (BFI).

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What you will be doing

  • Establishing and maintaining systems and processes to support the team's activities.
  • Overseeing project and programme delivery, including monitoring and reporting.
  • Setting up and managing shared drives and keeping information up to date.
  • Preparing project and financial reports for funders and stakeholders.
  • Providing a high level of customer service to team members, stakeholders, and the Board.
  • Assisting with diary management, meeting arrangements, and minutetaking.
  • Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements for team members and board members.
  • Monitoring budgets, ensuring invoices are processed promptly, and liaising with contractors.
  • Providing event support to team members.
  • Supporting the delivery of the BFI Funded Programme and other projects or programmes.
  • Managing the office and ensuring the smooth running of the organisation.
  • Working flexibly and proactively to meet the administrative needs of the team, board, and partners.

Please note this role is being advertised as a fixed term contract due to end on 31st
March 2026

About you

  • Experienced and proactive Administrator with a proven track record.
  • Strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in coordinating and preparing meetings.
  • Experience in budget management, understanding procurement procedures, and processing invoices and payments.

Creating an Inclusive Workplace.

How to apply.

About us.
Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region.

We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria.

WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

WMCA operates a hybrid way of working, which involves a combination of office-based work and remote work. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs and preferences.

We understand that not everyone can benefit from this way of working, and so we also promote flexible working options whenever possible to support work-life balance.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.

If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future, we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

**Reasonable Adjustments.

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