Job Overview

Apply on recruiter's website Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Community Centre Manager to lead the development of a thriving community hub at Lobley Hill Community Centre. They will help set the strategic direction of the Centre and take responsibility for the delivery of the organisation's Reaching Communities funded programme aimed at building the capacity of the community to develop, deliver and sustain a range of exciting projects.Our client aims to be the UK's leading environmental regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. The organisation is working towards a vision of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals enterprise and prosper.Community Centre ManagerSalary: Circa £23,000 pro rata (negotiable dependant on experience)Location: GatesheadHours: 22.5 per week The role will involve managing a small staff team and the day to day management of the centre itself. This role is funded until March 2019 by BIG Lottery, the Community Centre Manager will have a key role in securing funds to continue the post after this date. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have;• Proven project management experience in a community setting• Experience of the day to day management of a community building• Strong powers of motivation and self-drive• A proven ability to lead a team of staff and volunteers• Experience of preparing funding applications, dealing with funders and securing funds• Proven experience of controlling and monitoring budgets• Experience of the promotion and marketing of similar projects• An understanding of community working and awareness raising activitiesAppointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.Closing Date: Monday 12th March 2018 TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to the employer's website. The organisation want their workforce to reflect the make-up of the communities they serve. Therefore they welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability.No agencies please.

Key Requirements

Budget Management Fundraising Management People Management Community Working