Community Centre Co-Ordinator
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,648 to £41,418 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DAC0471 |
Summary
Our Housing and Communities Team are passionate about the people who live in our town; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have bags of energy and enthusiasm and channel this by seeking to innovate and create opportunities that have a lasting effect on the communities in Reading and keeps them at the heart of all we do.
We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
The Community Partnerships Service, which sits within Housing & Communities, has undertaken an exciting workforce review to ensure the service is better placed to support, empower, and protect individuals and communities and has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Community Centre Coordinator to join our Sustainable Communities Team to oversee the day to day running of our Housing Owned Community Centres.
About the role
This is an exciting new role which will involve overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 4 centres, ensuring they remain a thriving space for the communities in which the centres are located. You will work with local residents to shape and deliver activities and services that will directly benefit them. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the success of the Centres and will maximize income and funding opportunity to ensure the sustainable delivery of the community centres.
Main Duties and responsibilities
Oversee the day to day running of the 4 Housing Community Centres, in accordance with the Housing Community Centre Framework.
Develop, implement, and regularly review required policies, procedures, and hire-related documents to ensure the centres run effectively.
Grow partnerships with local hirers, including community groups, local businesses, and services to increase engagement with the centres.
Encourage local services and activities to be run from the centre that are accessible for residents.
About you
We are looking for a coordinator who is driven, has problem solving and strategic skills to work across multi-partnerships to maximize the use of our community centres. You will have proven experience in either the voluntary, community or business sector and experience of managing community buildings, including the application of relevant policies and procedures. Experience of delivering a customer focused service and working with voluntary and statutory partners to improve outcomes for communities will be key to your success in the role!
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
This post will be a hybrid working post.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
For more information on this position please contact Joanne Middlemass, Community Partnerships Service Manager at joanne.middlemass@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: 12th May 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd June 2024.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
The Community Partnerships Service, which sits within Housing & Communities, has undertaken an exciting workforce review to ensure the service is better placed to support, empower, and protect individuals and communities and has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Community Centre Coordinator to join our Sustainable Communities Team to oversee the day to day running of our Housing Owned Community Centres.
About the role
This is an exciting new role which will involve overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 4 centres, ensuring they remain a thriving space for the communities in which the centres are located. You will work with local residents to shape and deliver activities and services that will directly benefit them. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the success of the Centres and will maximize income and funding opportunity to ensure the sustainable delivery of the community centres.
Main Duties and responsibilities
Oversee the day to day running of the 4 Housing Community Centres, in accordance with the Housing Community Centre Framework.
Develop, implement, and regularly review required policies, procedures, and hire-related documents to ensure the centres run effectively.
Grow partnerships with local hirers, including community groups, local businesses, and services to increase engagement with the centres.
Encourage local services and activities to be run from the centre that are accessible for residents.
About you
We are looking for a coordinator who is driven, has problem solving and strategic skills to work across multi-partnerships to maximize the use of our community centres. You will have proven experience in either the voluntary, community or business sector and experience of managing community buildings, including the application of relevant policies and procedures. Experience of delivering a customer focused service and working with voluntary and statutory partners to improve outcomes for communities will be key to your success in the role!
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
This post will be a hybrid working post.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
For more information on this position please contact Joanne Middlemass, Community Partnerships Service Manager at joanne.middlemass@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: 12th May 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd June 2024.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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