Job Description

The Manager will be given a high degree of autonomy and will be self-motivated. The Management Committee (which is also the Board of Trustees), as line manager, will support and mentor the new Manager to aid her/him in achieving their full potential within the role.
The main duties and responsibilities of the Manager are:

• To manage the Centre and its staff in accordance with the parameters of and under the direction set by the Trustees.
• To develop and implement policies and procedures for the effective management of the Centre.
• To promote the use of the Centre by, amongst other things, develop and maintain the Centre’s website, develop and maintain a social media presence, maximize publicity opportunities, and liaising with the local media.
• To develop services and facilities in accordance with the aims of the Trustees.
• To develop close working relationships with local partners, particularly Powys County Council and Brecon Town Council, with whom we currently have strong relationships
• To ensure the Centre has an up to date User Induction Pack and training procedures for all volunteers and trustees.
• To support the volunteer fundraiser in the investigation and application for external funding.
• To support the Treasurer and maintain an overview of the financial position of the Centre, providing reports to Trustees and statutory bodies when required.
• To liaise with all staff and users to ensure the smooth running of the Centre and its activities.
• To ensure, in conjunction with the landlord, that the building is suitably maintained through the day to day repairs, maintenance programmes and external service contracts.
• To be responsible for health and safety in the building including, in conjunction with the Trustees, the review and updating of policies and procedures.
• To develop and implement constructive working relationships with user groups and volunteers so as to enhance the services provided and to deliver improvements to the Centre.
• To prepare reports for the Management Committee and annual general meetings.
• To be a full member of the Management Committee (and thereby a Trustee).
• To ensure the timely recruitment of new Trustees and volunteers including undertaking the appointment process.

Other related duties:

• The post holder will also undertake such additional duties as necessary in relation to the work of the Centre.

Salary etc.:

• Holiday entitlement is 90 hours a year (including bank holidays)
• This is not a pensionable post, however as the Management Committee operates the new government workplace pension scheme the post holder will be eligible to be part of that scheme
• There will be a six-month probationary period, extendable at the Management Committee’s discretion
• Relevant training will be provided, and the Manager will be expected to attend both internal and external training as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Manager will have a strong commitment to helping members of the community get involved with the Centre. The Manager will also need to be self-reliant, energetic, and able to work on their own initiative and to priorities activities. The continued success of the Centre will depend heavily on the organizational skills of the Manager and their ability to communicate effectively with all members of the community and work alongside colleagues, partners and Trustees. A professional attitude and approach to the management of the Centre. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. Customer service skills. Confident, self-motivated, innovative and able to work under pressure. Good team leadership skills with the ability to develop and support all members of the team. Able to priorities work and demands. Able to work collaboratively. Understanding of financial budgets. Able to work flexible hours when required. Educated to at least A-level/level 3 or equivalent with a range of relevant qualifications. Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft products, although training in this area will be provided if required. Proven experience in either the voluntary/community sector, business, project management or marketing. A strong commitment to community-based services. Able to work occasional evenings and weekends and attend the Centre at short notice.