People & Governance Coordinator
The People & Governance Coordinator is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid), offering the opportunity to develop a career in HR while supporting people, culture and governance across the organisation.
About Us
The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) is a Manchester-based charity supporting women, children and communities affected by domestic abuse.
Our mission is to help people live lives free from abuse through services that support safety, recovery, independence and empowerment. Based at the Pankhurst Centre, the birthplace of the suffragette movement, we are proud to continue a legacy of women's activism, equality and social change.
About the Role
As part of our Central Services team, you'll help create a positive employee experience across the organisation. From recruitment and onboarding to learning, wellbeing and employee relations, you'll support the people practices that enable our staff and volunteers to deliver life-changing services.
You'll also play an important role in supporting the governance of the charity, acting as a key point of contact for Trustees and Board sub-committees and helping to ensure effective decision-making and accountability.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in HR, People Management or Organisational Development. You'll gain experience across the full employee lifecycle, contribute to strategic projects and develop an understanding of charity governance within a supportive and values-led organisation.
As part of the role, you'll be supported to complete a Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship, leading to a recognised CIPD qualification.
What You'll Be Doing
* Coordinating recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes
* Supporting managers and colleagues with day-to-day people queries
* Maintaining accurate, confidential and audit-ready records
* Reviewing and improving HR and people processes
* Producing reports and insights from people data
* Coordinating Board and sub-committee meetings, papers, minutes and action logs
* Supporting governance processes and Trustee administration
* Working with colleagues across Volunteering, Training and Central Services on organisational projects
* Supervising and supporting Business Support Officers
* Contributing to a positive, inclusive and values-led culture
About You
You'll enjoy supporting others, building strong relationships and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable balancing competing priorities while handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
You'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a feminist, trauma-informed organisation and will have:
* A strong interest in HR, Governance, Organisational Development or People Management
* Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
* The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders
* Confidence coordinating projects and supporting colleagues
* A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
* The ability to analyse information and present meaningful insights
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
* High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
Previous HR administration experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills, a commitment to learning and a passion for supporting people and organisational success.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 29 June 2026, 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026 (Central Manchester)