At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project teams with admin tasks, data management, and reporting.
- Company: Join Salix, a mission-driven organisation tackling climate change.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Perfect for recent grads or those looking to transition into project support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented, and confident with Microsoft Office tools.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Contract until 31/12/2026. Manchester - 1 day per week in the office.
About us: We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet. We enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net zero targets and create better places to live and work. We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and remove households from fuel poverty. We work with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. We provide professional advice, expertise and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects.
About the role: You'll provide the administrative and reporting support that keeps everything running behind the scenes. You'll take ownership of a structured monthly cycle of activities, ensuring reports are produced on time, trackers are maintained, data is accurate and the wider team has the information they need to deliver successfully.
What you'll be doing: You'll support our Project Support Officers by:
- Producing and distributing programme reports using Excel and Power BI
- Maintaining project trackers, risk logs and programme reporting
- Monitoring deadlines and following up on outstanding actions
- Supporting data quality and reconciliation activities
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations and reporting packs
- Coordinating communications with grant recipients
- Supporting finance administration and programme tracking
- Managing team calendars, meeting trackers and availability records
- Providing day-to-day administrative support across the Housing team
About you: We're much more interested in finding the right person than someone who has done this exact role before. You might already have experience in administration or project support, or you could be a recent graduate looking for your first professional role. You'll be someone who:
- Is highly organised and enjoys working in a structured way
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Is confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Enjoys working with data and spotting inconsistencies
- Communicates confidently with colleagues and stakeholders
- Takes ownership of their work and can manage their own workload
- Is proactive, reliable and enjoys supporting a busy team
Experience with Power BI would be an advantage, but isn't essential if you're confident with Excel and keen to learn.
What we offer: Hybrid working (minimum one day a week in our Manchester office), flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, public transport support, learning and development budget, employee assistance programme, CSSC membership benefits.
Why join Salix? This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a government-owned organisation delivering programmes that have a genuine impact on communities across the UK. You'll join a supportive team, receive clear guidance and training, and play an important role in ensuring nationally significant housing programmes are delivered successfully.
Project Support Administrator in Manchester employer: Salix
Salix is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and society. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have opportunities to grow your skills in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Located in Manchester, our team enjoys a flexible working arrangement, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to vital projects that support the UK's decarbonisation goals.
