Greater Manchester Ethnic Community Network

Network Administrator
Manchester | Full Time | £24,000 | Employed| Flexible Working 

Dive into your career within the non-profit sector and join Greater Manchester Ethnic Communities Network! 

About Us 

GMECN is a membership organisation supporting Ethnic/Global Majority Communities organisations in Greater Manchester. As an organisation, we are built and led by Ethnic/Global Majority Community members with decades of experience supportive leadership within our communities.  

We are growing organisation with big ambitions to help enable our communities to thrive. We aim to enable our members to better support their communities through capacity development, networking, funding opportunities, skill sharing and collaboration.  

We do this through a network of support and collaboration.  

• Host Quarterly Network Events to connect member organisations, and connect with local, regional and national stakeholders as well as provide space for learning sharing and meeting.  
• Organise “Meet the funder events” and source funding opportunities for members 
• Capacity building and development workshops and tasters e.g. Digital skills building 
• Providing relevant information and news to members  
• Consultation and engagement sessions with external organisations, statutory bodies and others to influence policy and services.  
• Amplify, Advocate and Advance the voice of our members and the Global Majority Community  

Working with us, will give you an opportunity to develop your skills, networks and knowledge across the sector. Importantly, you will be a part of the push for social justice and empowerment for our communities in Greater Manchester.  

For any enquiries on this application, please contact info@gmecn.org.uk.   

Inclusion and Accessibility. 

We strive to be an accessible organisation to work for. If you have any accessibility needs (e.g., neurodivergent, physical considerations or more) do let us know so we can support you in this process. 

Please disclose if you use AI in your application. We understand it can be a tool to help increase accessibility in your search for work and we do not reject applications that have used it.  

Deadline 

Closing date is Sunday 18th January by midnight. Applications will not be accepted after this time, and we encourage those interested to ensure they have a reminder of the deadline in their diaries. 

You can apply below or via email to info@gmecn.org.uk with subject text that includes "Network Administrator Application". 

FAQs 

What is the timeline for this role from applying to starting?  

• Sunday 18th January - Applications close at Midnight. 
• Monday 19th - Friday 23rd January - inform you of outcome, if successful arrange an interview date, if unsuccessful we will provide you with some feedback. 
• Thursday 5th & Friday 6th February - Interviews will take place at St Thomas Centre Ardwick 
• March 2026 - likely start date

Is the salary negotiable?

Salary is fixed as stated. 

I have accessible needs. 

Please contact us to discuss these so we can accommodate as best as we can. 

For my needs, would it be possible to get the interview format and questions in advance.  

Yes, for those candidates who progress to interview.  

Is the role remote or in office?

We believe in flexible working. You will be expected in office,  in a hub location across Greater Manchester, with flexibility to work from home or remotely where appropriate. We believe human interaction is a vital part of community building, career development and wellbeing for you in a role like this.