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HIJOBS; Achnasheen; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TDCA (Torridon District Community Association) seeks an Operations & Events Manager to lead LTCC and support the TDCA board in growing sustainable community initiatives.

You will manage a small team, develop policies, and drive fundraising and partnerships to expand LTCC activities and income in a rural Highland setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead LTCC operations and events in line with TDCA strategy.
• Line manage 3 part-time staff and coordinate volunteers.
• Develop and monitor a funding strategy to diversify income streams.
• Oversee budgets and reporting with the Finance Officer and Centre Manager.

Job description

Do you want to make a difference to the communities in and around one of the most scenic parts of Scotland? Do you have the skills and energy to lead Torridon District Community Association (TDCA) and Loch Torridon Community Centre (LTCC) to the next level, supported by an engaged Board of Directors?

This is an exciting opportunity to develop the community centre, diversify its range of activities and increase income. The job is very varied involving both public facings aspects and long term strategic thinking to enhance the community centre and its role as a key hub for the community.

And of course, you will never be far from the sea or mountains and you will be working alongside people who share a passion for the landscape, environment and long-term sustainability of the community. If successful and you need to relocate, we would engage with the community to help you find accommodation.

Start Date:

2nd November (some flexibility if required)

Contract:

18 Month Fixed term contract to 30th April 2028 (potential to extend depending on success in growing the organisation)

The main duties of the role are listed below.

Purpose of post:

TDCA is charitable development trust which exists to enhance, develop and support a fragile rural community and the many tourists whose presences helps support community sustainability.

One of TDCA’s key responsibilities is the Loch Torridon Community Centre (LTCC) as well as developing other community projects and assets. The new TDCA Operations & Events Manager post will lead the team at LTCC supported by an engaged Board of Directors to ensure the smooth running of the centre, increase TDCA income including diversifying the range of LTCC activities.

Leadership and Management

• LTCC
  • Work with Centre Manager to liaise with tenants and ensure smooth day to day running
  • Ensure policies and procedures are followed and where necessary develop new policies and procedures or review existing – Including Health and Safety
  • Ensure premises compliance checks are carried out, recommendations are implemented and recorded
  • Ensure Net Zero action plan is implemented
  • Ensure accessibility needs of members of LTCC users are taken into consideration
• Maintain and develop team ethos
  • Responsibility for line management of 3 part time staff and ensuring cover for annual leave / absence.
  • Develop and implement a volunteer strategy to increase the number and spread of volunteers
• Finance and reporting
  • Responsibility for reviewing running costs and income streams, working closely with Centre Manager
  • Work closely with Finance Officer to develop, monitor and report on TDCA budgets
  • Report monthly to the Finance and Operations Sub Group

Developing LTCC and events

• Promote LTCC for events, conferences etc, explore new opportunities and develop a strategy to increase the use of LTCC and generate new income.
• Promote LTCC as a wedding venue; develop and implement a plan for growth.
• Ensure facilities remain accessible to local community groups and liaise with relevant local parties to promote wider community benefit from LTCC and events
• Review and develop new information material for hirers and ensure regularly updated
• Develop and implement a communications strategy, including social media, local communication forums and TDCA membership

Ensure the successful running of Celtman from LTCC perspective:

• Negotiations with event organisers (we are 1 year into a 3 year deal)
• Carry out pre-event planning
• Overall co-ordination and management of the 2 weekends including on-site presence

Funding

• Develop and implement a funding strategy for TDCA, liaising closely with Community Development Officer (CDO) to ensure TDCA has one coherent, overall funding strategy for both LTCC and its development work.
• As part of this, promote and increase regular and one-off donations, applying for grants as opportunities arise and in conjunction with CDO develop relationships with Highland Council and Highland & Islands Enterprise and other funding organisations to maximize their support.

The post holder may be required to assume responsibilities, appropriate to the post, other than those given in the job specification. The responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify reconsideration of salary. As a result of such variations, it will be necessary to update this job specification periodically.