Job Description

Head of Centre

Who we are

Action4Youth is a Buckinghamshire based ambitious, proactive charity focused on driving forward the crucial youth agenda to transform lives for the better. Every child should have the opportunity to be heard, to be safe and to succeed.

We believe change is most impactful when delivered in collaboration with other youth agencies and key partners. We build partnerships across sectors so that we can share resources and expertise to secure the best possible outcomes for young people and their communities in Buckinghamshire, the wider East and South East.

We listen and engage with our young people to give them a voice in developing our work and agenda. Our groups have a fundamental role in ensuring our programmes meet the needs of young participants across a wide spectrum of differing backgrounds including young people from the most deprived areas of society, those with disabilities and additional needs, and those who need support and inspiration to reach their goals and surpass limitations. Co-production is at the heart of programme development, and we regularly consult on improvements and new initiatives which are often led by our young people.

What we do

Our aim is to provide a valuable intervention which makes a positive contribution to a young person's development. This can be via outdoor education delivered at The Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes, The Junction, our multi service youth centre in High Wycombe, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, The Mentoring Programme and our range of programmes delivered in schools.

JOB TITLE:

Head of Centre

?BASED IN:

The Caldecotte Xperience, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

?HOURS:

37 hours per week with some evening and weekend work

?LEAVE:

28 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays

??PENSION:

Up to 5% matched contributions

?TRAVEL:

Occasional travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes

?Position in the Organisation

Reports To: The Chief Executive Responsible For: The Caldecotte Xperience staff team Working With:The Caldecotte Xperience staff teamThe Finance Team Business Development Manager

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

To ensure the safe, efficient running of all aspects of The Caldecotte Xperience outdoor education centre in accordance with Action4Youth's ethos and standards

?Duties and Key Responsibilities

The delivery of highest quality outdoor education Setting and managing the annual budget to meet targets Leading the staff team: instructors, admin and domestic Ensuring the health and safety of staff, visitors and guests Ensuring a high standard of accommodation and catering for guests Ensuring an excellent customer experience from initial enquiry to guest departure Ensure that all equipment, buildings and property at The Caldecotte Xperience is maintained to a high standard Lead on team recruitment, appraisal and training Liaising with customers as appropriate Lead on the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Work with the Chief Executive and others to ensure the development and growth of Caldecotte Xperience Implement new initiatives as agreed by the Senior Management Team and Board Maintain the standards as required by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service, British Canoe Union, Royal Yachting Association, British Mountaineering Council and Duke of Edinburgh's Award

General Responsibilities

Support events and meetings when required. Support the continued development of quality standards as specified by Action4Youth. To have regard for the vision of Action4Youth and to display a commitment to equal opportunities and to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people. To carry out any other Action4Youth duties as required by the CEO or Directors. Administering own workload which includes meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Action4Youth Performance Management System. Attending relevant CPD training events in line with Performance Management appraisal. Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related matters. Working within the guidelines of Action4Youth policies and procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00-54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person