Job Description

Join Our Team as Gordon Messenger Centre Assistant!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of military personnel, veterans, and their families? Do you thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment and love bringing creative ideas to life? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

Position: Gordon Messenger Centre Assistant

Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week, predominantly working day time hours with evenings and weekends where required - time off in lieu provided)

Location: Gordon Messenger Centre (GMC), Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM), Lympstone

Salary: 29,000 per annum

Reports To: GMC Centre Manager

Why Join Us?

The Gordon Messenger Centre is the beating heart of the Royal Marines community - a vibrant, welcoming space for service personnel, veterans, and their families. We're passionate about creating opportunities for connection, relaxation, and growth.

This role isn't just about keeping the centre running - it's about shaping its future. You'll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life, plan exciting events, and help us grow into an even more dynamic hub of activity and support.

What You'll Do

Lead Centre Operations: Open and close the centre, ensuring it's clean, safe, and ready for use.

Create Experiences: Plan and deliver engaging events, workshops, and activities that bring the community together.

Being the main conduit between the current two part time team members and the centre manager

Build Connections: Welcome and support military personnel, veterans, and families, making everyone feel at home.

Keep Things Safe: Monitor the centre and ensure all activities meet GMC standards (training provided).

Spread the Word: Promote events and programmes to maximise community involvement.

Stay Organised: Handle admin tasks like attendance records, newsletters, and data entry.

Shape the Future: Take the lead on new projects and initiatives to grow what the centre offers.

What We're Looking For

Creative Vision: A flair for planning and delivering events that inspire and connect people.

People Skills: Friendly, approachable, and passionate about building a supportive community.

Organised & Adaptable: Able to manage multiple tasks and respond flexibly to changing needs.

Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, and basic data management.

Experience: Previous work in community services, event planning, or with military families is a plus.

What You'll Need

A Spark of Creativity: You're brimming with ideas and love turning them into real experiences that bring people together. Whether it's planning an inspiring workshop or creating a fun community event, your imagination will help shape the centre's future.

An Outgoing Nature: You thrive on connecting with people, making them feel welcome, and building a sense of belonging.

Adaptability: You can think on your feet and adjust plans when things change - because in this role, flexibility is key.

A Vision for Community: You understand the unique needs of a Tri-Service community and are excited to create opportunities that make a difference.

Tech Confidence: Comfortable using Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, and basic data tools to keep things running smoothly.

Security & Understanding: A DBS check (provided by MOD) and an appreciation of military culture and the challenges faced by service families.

Why You'll Love It

Full Time hours with flexibility to work evenings and weekend when request with time off in lieu.

A role where no two days are the same - you'll never be bored!

The chance to make a real impact and shape the future of the centre.

Work with an incredible community of staff, service members, veterans, and families.

Benefits

30 Days Annual leave, plus bank holidays

Non-Contributory Pension Scheme - 7%

Gym/Swimming Pool Access

Workplace pension and life assurance after qualifying period - 3yrs death in service after one year in role

Employee assistance scheme

Personal development scheme

Access to charity healthcare scheme (at cost) after qualifying period - after one year

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Make a Difference. Build a Community. Be Part of Something Special.

Apply now and help us create a space where the Royal Marines family can truly thrive!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 29,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person