Centre Manager

The post requires an experienced individual with an in-depth understanding of community development who can efficiently manage the physical, financial and human resources of the organisation and represent Strathfoyle Women's Activity Group with maturity and integrity.  

Job Purpose:               

• To manage and develop the Strathfoyle Women’s Activity Group activities and Projects including the crèche facility.
• To promote the development of activities and facilities to support women and women's groups.
• To maintain and develop fundraising and partnerships with other agencies voluntary and statutory.
• To supervise staff.
• To be responsible for the efficient day to day running of the centre activities and for the maintenance of the premises.
• To work effectively and collaboratively with women from all backgrounds.
• To represent Strathfoyle Women’s Activity Group on committees and groups; engage with other women’s sector organisations and development projects as directed by the management committee.
• To network and engage with other Women’s Sector organisation and contribute to the future sustainability of the women’s sector.
• To ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to as appropriate.

Personnel Specification

The personnel specification shows essential skills, abilities, knowledge and qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post.  Therefore, in completing the application form, please address each of the criteria listed in the specification, drawing upon all of your experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

 ·         Degree or equivalent in a professional, management or community development discipline plus three years recent experience of managing a project (or projects) of a similar nature.

·         Satisfactory Access NI disclosure certificate (successful candidate only)

·         Hold a full, current driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes. Where a disability may preclude someone from holding a driving licence, the ability to undertake business travel throughout Northern Ireland must be demonstrated.

OR

·         Five years recent experience of managing a project (or projects) of a similar nature.

·         Satisfactory Access NI disclosure certificate (successful candidate only)

·         Hold a full, current driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes. Where a disability may preclude someone from holding a driving licence, the ability to undertake business travel throughout Northern Ireland must be demonstrated.