Centre Manager

The Park Centre Kingswood; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community resource center in the West of England is seeking a Community Centre Manager. The role involves managing operations, leading fundraising efforts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in managing community projects. Applications are welcomed from a diverse range of candidates, and CVs should be sent to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Experience managing community projects or facilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the Community Centre and its staff.
• Oversee compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Lead on fundraising efforts and reporting outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Fundraising

Community engagement

Compliance with regulations

Job description

Overview

The Park Centre is a community resource that provides a range of services, activities and meeting spaces for people of all ages in its neighbourhood. Our aim is to provide recreational, learning, business and social activities, which are accessible and affordable and meet our charitable aims.

Purpose of the role

The Community Centre Manager will play a key role in the leadership and smooth running of the Community Centre managing change, growth and performance as agreed with the Board of Trustees.

Working closely with the trustees, employees, consultants, contractors, volunteers and other local organisations, the Manager will work to ensure the Community Centre is a vibrant, well-managed facility that operates within a sustainable framework for the benefit of local residents and organisations. They will also promote the profile, role and impact of the Centre.

Management of the Community Centre

• Manage the operations of the Community Centre and its staff and the development and delivery of activities and facilities in line with the business and strategic plan. Ensure compliance with employment law and that we follow good practice with regard to HR.
• Contribute to the planning, development, implementation and delivery of the business and strategic plan and present regular progress updates to the Board.
• Oversee the maintenance of the building - including building maintenance and improvement programmes.
• Lead on and contribute to identifying and apply for funding from local and national organisations. Role will also lead on ensuring aims are met and reporting of outcomes to funding organisation.
• Manage and monitor all aspects of risk assessments, health and safety and security as required by regulation or good practice including, in conjunction with the Trustees, the review and updating of policies and procedure.
• Ensure all Community Centre policies and procedures are complied with, including any Government restrictions/guidance.
• Lead on General Data Protection Regulation and Safeguarding, maintaining records to ensure the charity fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• Ensure programme of activities delivered within the Park Centre align with the charitable aims of the organisation and ensure that it is relevant to local community, responding to needs and raising the profile of the Centre.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter (each of no more than two A4 pages) that summarises your interest in the role and details your ability to match the criteria to: [e-mail]

We aim to recruit the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and from different sectors, and from people who have gained their skills outside formal employment.

If you would like an informal discussion and more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Goozee (trustee) on [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025