Job Description
General Manager – Clarke Foley Centre
Full-time | 40 hours per week | Salary:£35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits
The Clarke Foley Community Hub is a well-loved Ilkley charity providing a welcoming space where people of all ages can connect, learn, and thrive. We’re seeking a passionate and visionary General Manager to lead the next chapter of our development — strengthening the Hub’s long-term sustainability and deepening its role at the heart of the community.
About the Role
This is a strategic and outward-facing leadership role focused on ensuring the financial, operational, and reputational success of the Clarke Foley Community Hub.
Working closely with the Board of Directors, you will:
• Oversee the overall functioning of the Hub and ensure smooth, effective operations through a capable team of staff and volunteers.
• Lead on the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation, including developing funding streams, partnerships, and commercial opportunities.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders – funders, local authorities, community organisations, and businesses – to enhance collaboration and raise the Centre’s profile.
• Champion the Clarke Foley brand locally and regionally, enhancing public awareness and engagement.
• Provide strate...