The “James West” Community Centre Manager – Hailsham Town Council

Wealden District Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading local council as the Community Centre Manager for the James West Community Centre in Hailsham. This role involves overseeing the operations and ensuring a welcoming environment for various community events and activities, emphasizing impactful contributions and team collaboration.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Impactful community role

Qualifications

• Organised and enthusiastic individual.
• Experience in managing facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the community centre.
• Oversee bookings management, cleaning, and maintenance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Enthusiasm

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

The “James West” Community Centre Manager – Hailsham Town Council

Job Information

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Location: The James West Community Centre, Hailsham East Sussex

Are you our new Community Centre Manager? Make a difference and work for your local council! Hailsham Town Council is looking for an organised and enthusiastic person to join our team and manage the James West Community Centre.

About Us

The James West Community Centre, maintained by Hailsham Town Council, comprises a main hall, in addition to two meeting rooms, a modern kitchen, storerooms, toilets, and changing rooms.

Hirers use the Centre for social clubs and activities, sports and games, dancing and exercise, pre-school and toddler groups, craft exhibits, after-school clubs, family functions, quiz nights and fundraising events, as well as seminars, conferences, business meetings and public consultation events.

The Centre has benefited from several upgrades in recent months and been hailed a ‘valued community asset’ by residents and hirers.

The Job Role

Main Purpose: To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the James West Community Centre to include bookings management, cleaning and maintenance.

Responsibilities and Duties: Management of Centre bookings using software provided; supervision, security control and general cleaning of the Centre, key registration; facility stock checks; meet with prospective hirers; undertake maintenance compliance checks as requested by line management.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Be part of the continued success of the James West Community Centre
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive, motivated, and experienced team.

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