General Manager
Job Reference: 453164
Human Resources and Personnel Ashford, Kent £16 per hour Permanent
Location: Ashford
Contract: Interim
Pay: £16 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
4 Months Employment
Role Overview
HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Interim General Manager for 4 months for a community-based organisation in Ashford. This interim role provides a steady, reliable presence to ensure the centre operates smoothly during a period of transition.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to‑day operations, maintain compliance and safety standards, support staff wellbeing, and ensure key community services continue to operate reliably within existing opening hours.
Key Responsibilities
Keeping the Centre Running Smoothly
* Provide day‑to‑day oversight of all centre operations
* Ensure a welcoming, calm, and safe environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors
* Manage and maintain consistent room hire processes, responding efficiently to enquiries
* Maintain clear communication across the team and act as a steady leadership presence on site
Ensuring Community Services Operate Reliably
* Support teams and volunteers to deliver services consistently within current opening hours
* Ensure services have the resources, equipment, and support required to operate safely
* Troubleshoot day‑to‑day operational issues to prevent disruption to service users
* Ensure compliance with food safety, safeguarding, and health & safety standards
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
* Maintain up‑to‑date compliance checks including health & safety, fire safety, safeguarding, and GDPR
* Keep accurate logs, reports, and risk assessments
* Follow incident reporting procedures and implement corrective actions
* Liaise with contractors and ensure safe working practices
Staff and Volunteer Support
* Provide supportive and approachable leadership to staff and volunteers
* Promote wellbeing, fairness, and manageable workloads
* Assist with rotas, inductions, basic HR processes, and team communication
* Encourage a positive and inclusive culture
Facilities & Building Oversight
* Ensure the building remains clean, safe, and well maintained
* Respond promptly to facilities issues and coordinate necessary repairs
* Maintain stock levels of supplies and ensure equipment remains operational
* Oversee site security, access control, and general building checks
Ideal Candidate Will Be
* Calm, steady, and practical in their approach
* Experienced in leading or supporting small teams
* Knowledgeable in health & safety and compliance responsibilities
* Highly organised, reliable, and capable of working independently
* Confident in problem‑solving and managing operational challenges
Desirable
* Experience within a community or charity environment
* Familiar with room‑hire systems and community service delivery
* Experience supporting food projects or volunteer‑led programmes
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Please contact HRGO Recruitment - Ashford Branch for more information or to apply.
Contact us:
* Email: info@hrgo.co.uk
* Call: 01233 722 401
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