Job Description
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead the development of this new department which is focused on providing excellent experiences and opportunities within our Community Centres for local people, in ways that generate income, and helps support the financial sustainability of the charity. You will shape and grow our Community Centre offers, focusing on what local people value and would like to have available within our centres, whilst upholding the charity s values and long-term vision.
Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for leading our Centres & Events Team, which includes the Facilities Team (who maintain and develop our buildings), the Front of House Team (who welcome people and provide information, along with managing room hire), our community Events Manager, our Catering & Café Teams, plus Design and Communications Team.
As part of our Senior Management Team, you will also help shape the wider strategy and culture of the organisation, working cross-departmentally and contributing to the development of our annual budgets.
Who we are
We are a well-established charity and community anchor organisation, based across two sites in Southville and Bedminster. Through our centres, café, nursery, and community programmes, we work to improve the wellbeing, health, happiness, and sense of belonging of people living in the local area.
We re passionate about helping our staff grow, whether that s through professional development or creating space to thrive in their roles.
Who you are
You are a systems and process-orientated leader, able to bring teams together to create a cohesive, efficient and effective whole. You bring:
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Strong leadership, organisational, commercial and communication skills.
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Experience in organising diverse areas of operation and developing efficient systems and processes.
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An ability to empower others to lead and make decisions.
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Creativity and confidence to develop new offers in response to local needs.
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A desire to support the financial sustainability of the charity.
Your ability to develop efficient, effective and integrated systems and processes with your teams, as well as to identify offers that local people will engage with, value and pay for within our Community Centres, will be essential to your success in this role.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to ensuring Equality of opportunity and access, celebrating Diversity, and promoting Inclusion and Belonging. This commitment is vital, not only for our service users, but for our staff and the community we serve.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £38,987.69 per annum.
Holidays: 31 days including Bank Holidays, plus additional long-service leave (capped).
Benefits: Pension scheme, subsidised under-fives childcare, employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities.
Closing Date: Monday 11th August.
Interviews: Week commencing 18th August.
