Job Title: Community Development & Centre Manager
Location: Slough
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 | Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: 2-year FTC (with opportunity to extend)
Are you passionate about driving positive change and community engagement for the residents of Slough? The Association in Slough is a long-established charity, which started out to support the large Pakistani community in Slough and evolved into supporting the wider community.
We are seeking an organised, motivated and community-focused Centre Manager to run the PWA Community Centre, build partnerships and grow activities for local residents of all faiths and age groups. We are searching for an Urdu/Punjabi speaking Centre Manager to lead the association at a pivotal and exciting time in its 61 year history.
Key Features of the role:
* Manage day-to-day centre operations, bookings, policies, finances and maintenance
* Develop new activities, funding streams and community groups
* Secure funding and income to support delivery of useful community activities through bid writing and grant applications
* Promote PWA services, such as
* Recruit, support and coordinate local volunteers
* Promote the centre profile and build relationships with partners, businesses and residents
* Ensure health and safety and provide administrative support to Trustees
About You
* Trustworthy, ethical and committed to driving genuine benefit to the local community
* Experience in community development, fundraising or centre/building management
* Experienced in bid writing and submitting grant applications; with persuasive writing skills
* Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
* Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
* Good IT skills and confident managing budgets
* Flexible to work occasional evenings/weekends when required
Desirable
Urdu/Punjabi speaking language skills (Essential), social media/marketing experience, volunteer management, and a full driving licence