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SalaryMain Duties
The main duties and responsibilities of the General Manager include: 1. Developing, overseeing and updating CBS one and five year plans 2. Supporting the development and activities of the Board and its Sub-Committees 3. Development of governance and democracy, including relating to traders and the market, other building tenants, and the wider membership. 4. Management of key external stakeholder relationships, including with Transport for London, Haringey Council and the Greater London Authority, working closely with the Board as relevant, including by serving as Secretary to the Board. 5. Overall programme management and coordination, including liaising with other staff members, volunteers, consultants/contractors, the Board and its Sub-Committees 6. Input into and coordination with technical work to secure a long lease of the Wards buildings, coordinating with the Bid and Operations Sub-Committee, consultant Bid Manager and wider consultant team as required 7. Managing existing grant funding in line with funding agreements 8. Securing further grant funding to advance CBS plans 9. Approving financial transactions in accordance with procedure 10.Keeping accurate, up-to-date financial records
Skills and Experience Required
Skills Essential (E) / Desirable (D)
Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences E
Strong management, collaboration and partnership building skills E
Good negotiating, influencing and conflict resolution skills E
Strong administrative and financial management skills E
Strong organisational and time management skills E
Ability to work independently and manage own workload E
Practical IT skills E
Experience Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing and managing multiple programmes. E
Experience of building, developing and maintaining effective communications, collaborations and partnerships with external organisations and stakeholders an E
Experience of financial management, record-keeping and effective administration. E
Demonstrable experience and evidence of successful funding applications E
Experience of company or third sector governance arrangements D
Knowledge Educated to degree level or equivalent experience E
Knowledge of the issues facing Tottenham and the Wards Corner community in Seven Sisters D
Knowledge of community benefit societies, community development and/or redevelopment projects D
Knowledge of relevant local government policies and/or processes D
Attributes
Flexibility E
An open, collaborative and inclusive working style E
Professionalism and integrity E
