Blue Sky Trust
Business Coordinator
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Company Description
Blue Sky Trust is an HIV Charity working across North East England and Cumbria.
You’ll be joining a small but impactful charity with a proud legacy rooted in community care and activism. What began in the 1990s as a volunteer-led project offering vital support to individuals diagnosed with HIV has grown into a specialist organisation delivering targeted education and wellbeing interventions.
Today, we work in close partnership with the NHS, local authority and other voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to ensure that people living with or at risk of HIV receive inclusive, compassionate, and effective support as well as opportunities to use their lived experience to benefit others.
Our services are continually growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of the people we support. We’re committed to creating a dynamic working environment where staff have regular opportunities to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and stay engaged in meaningful, impactful work.
Role Description
We are looking for an organised, proactive and values-driven Business Coordinator to join our experienced and passionate team.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of our charity. The Business Coordinator will ensure the smooth, effective and professional running of our operations, supporting staff, volunteers, members and stakeholders with excellence and care.
You’ll be joining a small but impactful charity with a proud legacy rooted in community care and activism. What began in the 1990s as a volunteer-led project offering vital support to individuals diagnosed with HIV has grown into a specialist organisation delivering targeted education and wellbeing interventions.
You will:
- Provide comprehensive operational, administrative and communications support as well as project tracking, financial and facilities support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the charity.
- Deliver an excellent customer service experience, maintaining high levels of professionalism.
- Oversee digital communications, producing engaging content that demonstrates the Charity’s values and impact.
- Support the Chief Executive by exercising initiative and sound judgement to progress tasks, resolve issues, and maintain and strengthen organisational systems & effectiveness.
- Support the staff and volunteer team through effective internal communication and practical support to achieve strategic goals
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We are looking for a team player who is organised, dependable and people-centred, who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and takes pride in delivering excellent service. You will be the kind of person who brings calm, clarity and professionalism to busy environments, who communicates well, and who supports colleagues and volunteers with kindness and efficiency. You will be confident managing systems, coordinating communications, and ensuring our office, digital platforms and organisational processes are well maintained. Above all, you will care deeply about helping Blue Sky Trust make a positive impact, representing our values in everything you do.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong administrative & business support experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and systems efficiently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging content
- Experience maintaining records, databases or CRM systems and ability to learn new systems with high attention to detail
- Confident in organising meetings and events, including logistics, scheduling and minute-taking
- Ability to manage social media channels and website content professionally and in line with organisational branding
- Basic finance administration skills (invoices, expenses, petty cash, budget tracking)
- Experience supporting colleagues, volunteers or service users in a professional setting
- Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint), social media platforms, and basic digital content tools
- Competence in IT troubleshooting, equipment setup and safe digital practices
- Ability to build positive relationships with partners, funders and community organisations
- Proven ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgement and resolve issues calmly and effectively
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Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in administration, business support, communications, or a related field
- GCSE level 5+ (or equivalent) in English & Maths
Personal Qualities
- Highly organised and reliable, able to keep systems running smoothly and maintain high standards of accuracy
- Warm, professional and welcoming, ensuring a positive experience for members, donors, volunteers and visitors
- Collaborative and supportive, working positively with diverse staff and volunteer teams and helping others deliver projects effectively
- Proactive and solution-focused, spotting issues early and taking initiative to resolve them
- Strong attention to detail, especially in written communication, branding and record-keeping
- Flexible and resilient, able to adapt to changing priorities and respond calmly to challenges
- Discreet and trustworthy, committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and safe handling of sensitive information
- Committed to continuous learning, open to feedback and motivated to grow professionally
Closing Date
Closing date for application: 5pm, 3rd August 2026.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Please see our website for more information about Blue Sky Trust: www.blueskytrust.org
Blue Sky Trust is a registered charity (Charity No: 1068701) with a Christian ethos.
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