Community Manager

Job Title: Community Development & Centre Manager Location: Slough

Salary: £30,000£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? Pakistan Welfare Association Slough is a long-established charity supporting the local 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

Desirable

Urdu/Punjabi speaking language skills (Essential), social media/marketing experience, volunteer management, and a full driving licence.

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