General Manager

Job Reference: 453164

Human Resources and Personnel Ashford, Kent £16 per hour Permanent

Location: Ashford
Contract: Interim
Pay: £16 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
4 Months Employment

HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Interim General Manager for 4 months for a community-based organisation in Ashford. This interim role provides a steady, reliable presence to ensure the centre operates smoothly during a period of transition.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to day operations, maintain compliance and safety standards, support staff wellbeing, and ensure key community services continue to operate reliably within existing opening hours.

Keeping the Centre Running Smoothly

• Provide day to day oversight of all centre operations
• Ensure a welcoming, calm, and safe environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Manage and maintain consistent room hire processes, responding efficiently to enquiries
• Maintain clear communication across the team and act as a steady leadership presence on site

Ensuring Community Services Operate Reliably

• Support teams and volunteers to deliver services consistently within current opening hours
• Ensure services have the resources, equipment, and support required to operate safely
• Troubleshoot day to day operational issues to prevent disruption to service users
• Ensure compliance with food safety, safeguarding, and health & safety standards

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Maintain up to date compliance checks including health & safety, fire safety, safeguarding, and GDPR
• Keep accurate logs, reports, and risk assessments
• Follow incident reporting procedures and implement corrective actions
• Liaise with contractors and ensure safe working practices

Staff and Volunteer Support

• Provide supportive and approachable leadership to staff and volunteers
• Promote wellbeing, fairness, and manageable workloads
• Assist with rotas, inductions, basic HR processes, and team communication
• Encourage a positive and inclusive culture

Facilities & Building Oversight

• Ensure the building remains clean, safe, and well maintained
• Respond promptly to facilities issues and coordinate necessary repairs
• Maintain stock levels of supplies and ensure equipment remains operational
• Oversee site security, access control, and general building checks

• Calm, steady, and practical in their approach
• Experienced in leading or supporting small teams
• Knowledgeable in health & safety and compliance responsibilities
• Highly organised, reliable, and capable of working independently
• Confident in problem solving and managing operational challenges

• Experience within a community or charity environment
• Familiar with room hire systems and community service delivery
• Experience supporting food projects or volunteer led programmes

Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Please contact HRGO Recruitment - Ashford Branch for more information or to apply.

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