Assistant Manager

Shrublands Youth and Adult Centre Charitable Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity organization in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking an Assistant Manager to support day-to-day operations, lead a small team, and manage key initiatives such as the Community Foodclub and Café. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and record-keeping skills, alongside a commitment to community engagement and equal opportunities. This role is essential for maintaining high operational standards and ensuring project success.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in writing successful funding bids.
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the day-to-day running of the Centre.
• Manage the Foodclub and Café.
• Supervise staff and volunteer teams.

Skills

Good communication skills

Record keeping

Numeracy skills

Relationship building

Ability to engage support

Ability to work independently

Job description

Assistant Manager

The assistant manager will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring that our projects are delivered efficiently and effectively, with particular responsibility for the Community Foodclub and Community Café. Reporting to the Manager you will work to lead and motivate a small team maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

1. To assist the day-to-day running of the Centre.
2. To manage the Foodclub and Café.
3. To step into the Manager’s role when required, ensuring continuity of services
4. Manage and supervise the staff and volunteer team.
5. To be responsible for the float, card machine and cashing up.
6. To ensure that stock is ordered, rotated and displayed correctly.
7. To carry out stock checks monthly and stock take annually.
8. To assist with invoicing for centre activities.
9. To assist with bid writing and reporting.
10. To work with the Manager on promotions and advertising.
11. Report to the funders as required.

Requirements

• Able to develop good working relationships with local residents while maintaining appropriate personal boundaries
• Very good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good record keeping and numeracy skills
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
• Experience in writing successful funding bids
• Ability to engage and maintain the support of colleagues in the statutory and voluntary sectors
• Ability to work on own with support but without close supervision and within policies, procedures and guidance
• Access to your own car Essential