Community Centre Manager – North Dublin

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Area Community Centre Manger, the Community Centre Manager is responsible for the overall management of the daily operations of 2 Community Centres in the North Dublin area, including reporting to the Board/Representatives of the Board, management and engagement of clients and activities, and general management including staff management.

You will be the main point of contact for the Centres and, in line with the Community Centres’ mission, aims and objectives, will endeavour to provide a positive focal point for the relevant local communities and to strive to meet the needs of the diverse local communities in an inclusive way through the provision of space which supports the promotion of participation in sport, leisure, educational and recreational activities, whilst maximising the use of the centres.

Main duties include:

• To act as the main point of contact for Community Centres.
• Develop close working relationships with all stakeholders, and local community groups to ensure that there is a suitable healthy environment for everyone using the Centres.
• Implementation of the Community Centres’ Business aims and objectives.
• Market and actively promote the Centre in line with the Marketing Plan, to obtain new clients and engagement with the community and increase awareness and footfall into the Centres.
• Management, motivating and development of staff.
• Participate in performance reviews.
• Act as the main point of contact for hirers of the Centres.
• To have excellent problem-solving abilities and have the ability to resolve challenging situations in a calm, effective and timely manner.
• Respond to initial enquiries including showing potential hirers for the Centre around, answer the telephone, reply to e-mails, using online tools etc.
• Produce letters, reports and other documentation as directed.
• Maintain appropriate filing systems and records.
• Ensure effective maintenance of the building – including maintenance programmes, ensuring the supervision of contractors and others regarding work in the building.
• Manage the Centres’ budgets to ensure income and expenditure are in line with targets.
• To apply for relevant grants and funding for the Centres.
• Ensure all H&S guidelines and met and maintained.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to Centres’ users and general Centres’ business.
• Ensure all process/procedures are developed and implemented.
• Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Background in community development would be an advantage
• Strong general management experience, including staff management
• Experience of organising and servicing effective meetings and events
• IT literate with strong experience of Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including welcoming and friendly manner
• Good telephone manner
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative
• Ability to communicate with wide range of groups and individuals
• Ability to maintain records and correspondence
• Must have a proven work and attendance record
• Full clean drivers’ licence/Own transport is required

If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV for immediate consideration