Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations of our facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the centre while providing exceptional service to our clients. This role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage a diverse team. The Centre Manager will play a crucial role in fostering a positive environment that promotes growth and development for both staff and clients.

Duties

Ensure all policies, procedures and regulations are implemented and regularly update Help plan and co-ordinate meetings and events and to risk asses to minimise risk to volunteers, partners and attendees. Ensure arrangements are made for the opening and closing of the building. Manage all bookings of the community centre as well as hire of equipment, includes setting up rooms for activities and tidying up after activities. Maintain and develop operational policies and procedures that are fully compliant with legal requirements, such as health and safety, fire procedures. Implement hiring procedures and ensure are adhered to Deal with day-to-day issues at the centre Work with volunteers at the centre and recruit additional volunteers

1. Finance

Keep up to date financial records for all hiring of centre

Work with treasurer to ensure all banking procedures are followed

Report to JMC on a 6-weekly basis with detailed financial reports

Maintain petty cash records

Log income and expenditure against funders and budget areas in partnership with the treasurer

2. Administration

Play key role in meetings, reporting back to the management committee

Keep weekly track of visitor numbers, events and activities

Maintain and collect data as required to feed into monitoring and evaluation

Work with partners across the estate to develop collaborative working and avoid duplication

Maintaining website and social media

3. Development

Develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities, including 3rd Sector, Public Sector, and the Business Sector, to raise awareness and promote the business.

Build relationships and partnerships and pursue funding avenues to realise new service activity in line with the company's charitable objectives.

Work with the JMC and council to ensure that the move from charity to CIO is seamless and implement new governance strategy

Identify opportunities for service development through new funding streams, partnership, and commissioning opportunities.

Ensure compliance with governing bodies

4. Community

Develop effective ways of engaging with the community of Leasowe, encouraging local people to access services and activities provided at Leasowe Community Centre

Act as a community leader to galvanise the community into action

Work with partners to develop meaningful projects for the benefit of the community

Analyse data relating to community insight

Any other duties the management committee requires

Qualifications

Proven management and leadership experience in a supervisory role Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions Multilingual capabilities, with proficiency in English and Spanish preferred Excellent interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative team environment Demonstrated ability to motivate and guide team members effectively
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 33,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Flexitime Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: LPYCA Centre Manager