Charity Manager

JobStart Scheme; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Coleraine is seeking a dedicated individual for an outdoor maintenance role. The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, support community programs, and ensure the site's welcoming environment. Ideal applicants should have experience with garden machinery, manual labour capabilities, and strong communication skills. The role offers flexible hours up to 25 per week, with a pay rate dependent on age and experience, making it a great opportunity for those on working age benefits.

Qualifications

• Comfortable lifting heavy equipment or furniture safely.
• Applicants must complete a satisfactory Access NI check.
• Ability to work to a schedule and set up activity spaces.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of outdoor project spaces.
• Support the Project Manager with group activities.
• Manage various duties for smooth project operations.

Skills

Ability to undertake manual labour

Experience with garden machinery

Basic understanding of plants

Basic handyperson skills

Effective communication

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ASHES TO GOLD
We are seeking an individual to help maintain the beauty and safety of our outdoor project spaces. As a vital member of our grounds team, you will ensure our site remains a welcoming environment. This is a hands‑on, physically active role that requires a flexible "can‑do" attitude; you should be comfortable with heavy lifting and happy to assist with various other duties as requested to ensure the smooth daily operation of the project.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance such as grass cutting, leaf‑blowing, seasonal planting, and general tidying.
• Play a key role in the success of our community programs by supporting the Project Manager with the setup and breakdown of group activities and events.
• Various duties other duties as requested to ensure the smooth daily operation of the project.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to undertake manual labour in an outdoor environment, including the ability to lift and move heavy equipment or furniture safely.
• Applicants must complete a satisfactory Access NI check before commencing the role.
• Proven experience (professional or significant DIY) using basic garden machinery such as lawnmowers, strimmers, and leaf blowers.
• The ability to work to a schedule, particularly ensuring that activity spaces are set up and ready before groups arrive.
• A basic understanding of how to work safely around the public and how to handle tools without risk to self or others.
• Ability to take direction from the Project Manager and communicate effectively with a diverse range of site users.
• A basic understanding of plants, weeding, and seasonal planting cycles beyond simple maintenance.
• Basic "handyperson" skills, such as fence painting, simple timber repairs, or clearing gutters.
• Previous experience working or volunteering within a community‑focused or non‑profit organization.

Further Information

The Employer is: ASHES TO GOLD
JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information.
Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.
Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.
Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.
The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1753270
Job Sector: Construction, Trades and Architecture, Charity and Voluntary
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Location: Coleraine
Salary: 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21+ £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies: 2
Contract Type: Temporary
Weekly hours: 25
Published date: 08/01/2026
Closing date: 18/02/2026
Worktime: To be confirmed with employer

Area: All of Northern Ireland