Community Hub Growth & Operations Manager

South Oxford Community Centre; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

South Oxford Community Centre is seeking a proactive Centre Manager to lead day-to-day operations, develop the Centre's future, and work with the Board of Trustees to deliver inclusive, community-focused services.

You will manage staff and volunteers, oversee facilities and bookings, monitor budgets and support fundraising, ensuring governance, safeguarding and Health & Safety compliance across the centre.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing people, volunteers, services or day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working with budgets, income/expenditure and financial information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with community groups, partners and funders.
• Understanding safeguarding, Health & Safety, data protection and charity governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Centre, ensuring it is welcoming, safe, well organised and responsive to community needs.
• Manage and support staff and volunteers, creating a positive, inclusive working environment.
• Oversee facilities, bookings, maintenance, suppliers and contractors.
• Develop relationships with community groups, hirers and local partners to increase use and impact.
• Manage budgets and support fundraising and long-term financial sustainability.
• Work with the Board of Trustees to provide updates and practical support.
• Ensure policies and records cover safeguarding, H&S, data protection and governance.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Fundraising

Communication

Governance

Job description

South Oxford Community Centre is seeking a proactive Centre Manager to lead day-to-day operations, develop the Centre's future, and work with the Board of Trustees to deliver inclusive, community-focused services.

You will manage staff and volunteers, oversee facilities and bookings, monitor budgets and support fundraising, ensuring governance, safeguarding and Health & Safety compliance across the centre.