Community Centre Manager in Bishop's Stortford

Working hours: 18 hours per week, (Flexible approach – Mon to Fri work pattern with occasional weekend)

Working details:  Fixed Term Contract for 2 years 

Interview date:  To be confirmed 

The Salvation Army, Bishops Stortford Corps is looking for someone who combines the skills of management with a heart for Christian mission as well as spiritual maturity and leadership, and who can develop the programme in order to intentionally introduce people to faith in Christ and integration into the church.

You will work to meet the needs of the local community and support the work of The Salvation Army in Bishops Stortford.

This involves visits to other non Salvation Army sites within the community. 

Key Responsibilities:

The post-holder will play a significant role in the successful delivery of mission to the local community within a large and complex setting.

The role is responsible for delivering both the operational elements of the mission programme and managing the business resources of the Corps including finances, people, buildings, and procedural and statutory compliance.

There is a requirement in this role to set up meeting rooms to meet the needs of the programme.

The successful candidate(s) will:

Have proven interpersonal skills, previous experience in a similar environment and in managing staff and/or volunteers, be able to work on their own initiative and in a team, enjoy working with people, and be able to deal tactfully with staff, volunteers, and the public.

It is important that the candidate understands the needs of the community and has proficiency in English.

Candidates must also be committed to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army. 

There is an Occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian. 

In  order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check. 

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.