Community Development and Facilities Manager at Pennywell Community Centre
Pennywell Community Centre welcomes applications from suitably experienced candidates for the role of 'Community Development and Facilities Manager'.
This role is pivotal to the development and future sustainability of the centre. The vacancy comes at an exciting time for the centre as its Trustee Board prepares to modernise the centre's community programme and to transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
The centre benefits from a central location within the community, is well appointed, boasting a sports hall, a multi-use hall, digital suite, catering kitchen and numerous small group rooms. The centre is well used and has long standing arrangements with hirers offering a variety of sports classes. Other activities benefit children and young people and retired residents.
The successful candidate is likely to have wide experience, encompassing community development or youth work, business development, facilities or events management and bid writing.
On offer is a fulltime position with an attractive salary and favourable holiday entitlement.
Application packs are available from the Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance. Please email debs.hicklingwalker@sunderlandvsa.co.uk or call Debs on 07721 819383.
The recruitment process closes on Tuesday 1st July at noon. Interviews will be held week beginning 14th of July
Join our team
I am Tracy Hassan, Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance Manager. I have been with the Alliance since September 2021. Over the last 2 years we have been working with the sector listening to what is important and developing our service offer to support the sustainability and growth of the voluntary and community sector across the city. We are now building a team looking for people with the knowledge, skills, experience and passion to make a difference.
Who we are
We support the growth and development of voluntary sector organisations in Sunderland by creating ambition, energy and drive to bring about change, strengthen our communities and create resilience.
Our office is in Sunderland, and we combine hybrid and flexible working in the office, at home and in the community.
Why join us?
We understand the importance of a healthy workplace and value our staff and their wellbeing.
We want to create a friendly and open environment, as a leading example to other employers in our city.
We offer a good work-life balance that will have a positive impact on you and our organisation.
Benefits of working for us
Additional pension contributions (via salary sacrifice)
Generous annual entitlement scheme with increment each year based on length of service
Flexible Working
Employee Assistance Programme
Bright Exchange-employee discount
Free parking on Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance premises when available
Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance mobile phone for performance of duties
IT equipment for home-working
Corporate eyecare scheme
Study leave (if approved)
What are you waiting for?
We are looking for the right person for the job and know you may not have all of the essential criteria stated. We are happy to look at transferable skills and encourage candidates from all backgrounds with relevant experience to apply.
If you would like an informal discussion prior to applying for any position please contact
Lindsey Hall, Investment and Commissioning Manager lindsey.hall@sunderlandvsa.co.uk
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