Rewards And Benefits
Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum (32‑hour working week).
* A generous annual leave allowance (full‑time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays)
* Pension contributions 6% matched with the Pensions Trust
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Investment in your development
* Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work‑related glasses
About The Organisation
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years. We enable and empower people who are blind, partially sighted, Deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind to overcome barriers and to be as independent as possible.
About The Role
Are you excited by the latest innovations on the market to help people overcome barriers to independence? Are you skilled at seeking out the best deals to pass on to the people who need them most? Do you have the ability to put people at ease and feel supported? Are you highly organised and dynamic? If so, we need you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Resource Centre Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dispensing Optician, Sensory Equipment Specialist, or experienced practitioner with service management skills to lead and develop a well‑established Resource Centre.
Responsibilities
* Lead the day‑to‑day running of the Resource Centre, ensuring a high‑quality, person‑centred service.
* Support people who are blind, partially sighted, Deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind to access assistive equipment and technology that maintains independence and improves quality of life.
* Shape and grow the service, including developing new income opportunities and resources.
* Line‑manage a small team of staff and volunteers.
* Work collaboratively across the organisation.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with experience in sensory support, strong organisational and people management skills, and confidence in advising on equipment and practical solutions. You will be proactive, flexible and committed to improving outcomes for the people we support. The role is primarily office‑based with some travel across Surrey.
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