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SalaryWhittington Park Community Association
Recruitment of a new Centre Manager
Background
Whittington Park Community Association is an independent charitable organisation, based in North Islington, founded by volunteers in 1974 and overseen by a board of local trustees. The current manager is retiring after 12 years service, during which time she has overseen the major refurbishment of our main halls.
The Centre is a busy and vibrant part of the community, hosting a variety of activities, including a youth club, over 55’s lunch club, under 5’s hub and many wellbeing activities, classes and support groups.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a valued community organisation and lead a dedicated team. If you are a proficient manager who is also hand-on this could be the ideal role for you. You will bring strengths and insight to your work, particularly operational excellence, sound financial acumen and effective partnership building skills. You will have a solid track record of working successfully in the charity sector. And you will relish the opportunity provided by the newly refurbished halls and spaces.
Key Details
Role: Centre Manager
Location: North Islington
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Full time with occasional, negotiable flexible working.
Start date: 1 July, 2024
Person Specification:
The Centre Manager has full responsibility for the operation of the centre, leading a small team and reporting to the board of trustees. The successful candidate will have the following:
· Experience of expanding usage of community centres or similar;
· Experience of a senior management role in a community or charitable organisation, with a track record of team building and motivation;
· Experience of working with local authorities and user groups;
· Experience of fund raising;
· A deep understanding of multicultural needs and equality issues in society;
· Experience of compliance with governance and reporting in the charitable sector.
· Motivation and experience to help define strategic plans and implement them.
Closing date for application: 5pm, Friday, 8th March 2024
Interviews will be held in the week beginning 18th March 2024
