Community Centre Duty Officer

Oxford City Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Full Time Community Centre Duty Officer to manage activities at the new East Oxford Community Centre. Responsibilities include team management, ensuring facilities are safe, and providing excellent customer service to community members. The role is vital for maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and encouraging community engagement. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

29 days holiday

LGPS

Subsidised leisure membership

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in the community.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to keep facilities clean and safe.
• Supervise and lead activities at the Community Centre.
• Handle front of house reception duties.

Skills

Strong leadership

Customer service

Team management

Job description

Overview

Oxford City Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person who is a strong leader, passionate about making a difference, while offering the highest standards of customer service to assist with the opening of the newly developed Community Centre in East Oxford.

Details

• Salary: G6: £36,775 per annum full time (pro rata for part time)
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis: Full Time
• Region: Oxford
• Package: 29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employee benefits scheme, post-probation pay increment
• Job category/type: Permanent
• Date posted: 06/10/2025
• Job reference: 002725

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Full Time Community Centre Duty Officer to work primarily in East Oxford Community Centre but may also be required to work at our other Community Centres. Working on site you will cover a variety of tasks including managing a team to keeping the facilities clean and safe, supervising setting up or leading activities, dealing with enquiries and bookings and covering front of house reception. As a Community Centre Duty Officer, you will be the face of Oxford City Council at the Community Centre on a day-to-day basis for the local community.

Impact

This role is vital to ensuring the centre operates to its full potential and customers leave having had an enjoyable experience and are keen to recommend the centre to friends and family.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Natalie Oakley on 01865 602862 or email.