Centre Manager

We are seeking a Centre Manager to join our small friendly team based at Biblins Youth Campsite in Hereford. You'll join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and, in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,521 - £36,528  per annum, pro rata.Biblins Youth Campsite is part of the Woodcraft Folk centre network, dedicated to providing young people with enriching outdoor experiences. We are committed to education for social change, ensuring all visitors have a safe and memorable stay while promoting environmental awareness, co-operation and equality.About the roleAs our Centre Manager, you will manage Biblins Youth Campsite, part of the Woodcraft Folk centre network, ensuring all customers have a safe and positive experience whilst improving and developing the educational offer provided by the centre.You will be willing to work flexibly as working hours vary throughout the year to meet demand on site. You will also need transport to access the site, which is not easily accessible by public transport.During off-peak season, the postholder can adopt a hybrid working pattern.Benefits include : Personal and professional training, all equipment provided, 24hr Employee Assistance Programme advice line, up to 5% pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement (pro rata), union recognition and staff representatives.Woodcraft Folk staffing policies and procedures offer more generous than statutory minimums for many areas e.g. sickness, bereavement, compassionate and miscarriage leave.As our Centre Manager, your responsibilities will include : Growing site activity : building and maintaining relationships with local schools, voluntary organisations and tourism bodies to attract visitorsCollaborate with the Activity Co-ordinator to enhance educational programs and guest experiencesWorking with volunteers and the wider staff team to market and celebrate the impact of youth work activities on siteManaging and developing the small staff and volunteer teamManage budgets effectively and contribute to business planning for site growthManage risk assessments, maintenance records and safety inspectionsOversee compliance with the Adventurous Activities Licensing Scheme and LOTC Quality Badge requirementsWhat we are looking for in our Centre Manager : Experience working with young people or youth organisationsExperience in leading, managing and developing teams and individualsSafeguarding and child protection issues within a residential settingHealth & safety, particularly safe working practices, outdoor education, facilities management, fire & water safetyExperience in developing and implementing local operational plansPremises oversight and managementGood interpersonal skills and communication skills, both orally and in writingAdaptable and flexible approach to work and working hours, meeting the needs of guestsWorking to agreed deadlines and budgetsDelivering high levels of customer satisfactionInstructing and supervising contractorsCommitment to Woodcraft Folk values, aims and principlesOpen to team and collaborative ways of workingAble to use your initiative to respond to issues on site and manage demandsClosing date :  Monday 24th March 9amInterviews will take place on :  Thursday 3rd AprilIf you feel you have what it takes to become our Centre Manager then click ‘Apply’ today and come and be part of our solution