Community Clubroom Assistant

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in London seeks a Community Clubroom Assistant to manage and promote clubrooms, engage with local communities, and support a cultural programme. The ideal candidate will have experience in venue management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to community engagement. This full-time role offers a salary range of £37,602 - £45,564 and generous benefits.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing venues and events.
• Strong IT and numeracy skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage community clubrooms and events.
• Promote usage and generate income.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in volunteer training and support.
• Build relationships with community groups.

Skills

Venue/facility hire management

Organising community events

IT skills

Communication

Community development

Diversity and safeguarding commitment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Community Clubroom Assistant

Salary Range: £37,602 - £45,564

Fixed Term- 18 Months

Full-time - 36 hours

Location: 2 West Drive, London SW16 1RP

Other essential information: Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post, including areas of limited Public Transport

Are you passionate about community engagement and making a difference in local neighbourhoods? We’re looking for a proactive and organised Community Clubroom Assistant to help manage and promote our community clubrooms across Wandsworth.

Community clubrooms are purpose-built spaces located within housing estates, designed to serve residents. They offer affordable venues for a wide range of social, educational, and health-related activities. Wandsworth Council manages an extensive portfolio of these clubrooms across the borough, supporting vibrant community engagement.

You will play a key role in supporting clubroom operations, facilitating cultural programmes, and working with diverse community groups to enhance cohesion and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the London Borough of Culture year and help shape inclusive, vibrant spaces for residents.

Apply now if you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our community, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

Reporting to the Community Clubroom Manager, you will champion clubroom activities across Wandsworth’s diverse communities - boosting usage, unlocking new revenue streams, and supporting both unstaffed clubrooms and volunteer-managed clubrooms. You will be supporting the delivery of the cultural programme at Focus Hall, Roehampton, as part of the London Borough of Culture year, and help implement policy and regulatory updates.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of community clubrooms
• Promote clubroom usage and generate income through effective marketing and booking systems
• Provide excellent customer service to users and volunteers
• Coordinate cleaning, repairs, inspections, and occasional refurbishments
• Assist with volunteer training and support
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders and community groups
• Facilitate events and outreach activities to promote health, wellbeing, and diversity
• Deputise for the Clubroom Manager when required

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience in venue/facility hire management
• Demonstrable record in organising community events
• Strong IT and numeracy skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours
• Understanding of community development and outreach
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 05th October 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 05th October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

Useful Information

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer; if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.