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Form of work
SalaryThis new role, which provides a great opportunity to lead and develop this busy and much loved community centre and gym will focus on leadershp and management, strategic and community development.
Who we are and what we do
At the Cambrian Community Centre we care passionately about improving health and well-being and developing community strength by engaging people from the local and wider community in exercise and group activities at the Centre.
We welcome everyone but focus what we do particularly around those who may be disadvantaged by health, disability, age or social and economic disadvantage.
Why it’s important
The Centre is located in an area of social and sheltered housing, the Queen’s Road Estate, in Richmond. The Centre makes a significant difference, providing a focal point for the community and through improved health and well-being. It consists of two meeting rooms and a community gym.
The Centre provides:
i. a friendly and welcoming Community Gym
ii. bespoke exercise programmes and support for people with significant health issues, referred for rehabilitative exercise with our specialist qualified gym staff
iii. a programme of directly-provided community activities, for example, yoga, pilates, choir, drawing and table tennis
iv. a weekly lunchtime café, delivered in partnership with The Real Junk Food Project
v. additional activities provided in partnership with other organisations, for example, a weekly Teenagers’ Club and IT support sessions for older people
vi. spare room space for hire, for example, for children’s ballet, children’s birthday parties and for meetings.
We are proud of the difference we make for local people and particularly for people with health issues and disabilities, older people and people struggling with the cost of living and/or living alone.
What is the job and what difference will it make:
As the first person in this new role of Charity Director there is substantial potential for you to make a significant difference in shaping, and taking the Centre through, the next stage of its strategic development. You will be working with the existing staff team and trustees to maximise the social value delivered from the Centre and to improve the Centre’s accommodation and facilities.
The role has the potential to develop further in line with the Centre’s further development.
Key Details
Post title: Charity Director
Responsible to the Board of Trustees, through the Chair of Trustees
Hybrid post working partly at the Cambrian Community Centre, Caplan Court, Grove Road, Richmond TW10 6SN and partly from home.
Hours: Part time between 18.75 and 22.5 hours per week – some flexibility in scheduling, including during school holiday periods.
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum – pro rata for the part time hours.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Leadership and Management: guiding a dedicated team in the day-to-day operations of the Centre, ensuring delivery of high-quality services and working with trustees to maintain effective charity governance.
Strategic Development: evolving and implementing our strategic plan, with a focus on enhancing communications and spearheading improvements to our facilities and accommodation
Community Engagement: fostering strong relationships with the local community, partner organisations, and health professionals to enrich and develop our range of activities and services.
You will need to be able to demonstrate:
Proven management background in the voluntary, charity, community or similar sector with a track record of developing and delivering community-focused services.
Educated to degree leveland an understanding of the potential impact a Community Centre can have in developing community strength and improving health and well-being.
Excellent communication and organisational and other skills relevant to the job content.
Ability to balance working on-site and from home.
Apply by submitting a completed application form by no Wednesday 21st February.2024
Initial, remote, interviews will take place on Wednesday 28th Febr
