29/09/2026
COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
We're looking for an experienced ADMINISTRATOR
Salary: £29,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full-time or part-time, minimum 32 hours per week
Location: Cambridge – primarily home-based, with weekly in-person working in central Cambridge
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Are you looking for a varied administration role where your work makes a difference?
It Takes a City (ITAC) is a Cambridge-based homelessness charity bringing together organisations, businesses, volunteers and the wider community to support people experiencing homelessness and develop practical responses to homelessness across Cambridge.
We are looking for an experienced Administrator to work closely with our CEO, Charter Programme Manager and wider team, providing support across general administration, governance, fundraising, communications, volunteer activities and projects. You don’t need to be an expert in every area. We’re looking for someone with strong administrative skills who is organised, proactive and confident using digital systems.
What you’ll be doing
Providing day-to-day administrative support across the charity.
Organising meetings, preparing papers, taking minutes and following up actions.
Supporting Trustee meetings and governance administration.
Maintaining records, databases and administrative systems.
Supporting fundraising activity, donor communications and key deadlines.
Helping with newsletters, social media and website updates.
Supporting events, training and volunteer activities.
Providing administrative and project support to our Charter Programme.
Liaising with volunteers, partners, funders and other external contacts.
Helping to develop and improve administrative systems and processes.
About you
Organised, reliable and proactive, with good attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload.
Able to work independently, use initiative and build positive working relationships with a wide range of people.
Good written and verbal communication skills and confidence using Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Experience of CRM systems, websites, fundraising, governance, events or volunteer support would be useful, but isn’t essential.
Approachable and adaptable, with a commitment to the work and values of ITAC.
What we can offer
An interesting and varied role within a small charity where your contribution will be valued and where the work you do can make a genuine difference.
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 19th October
Interview date: Candidates who meet the role requirements will be interviewed ahead of closing date
A full Job Description and Person Specification is available on request.
