NEW CENTRE MANAGER SOUGHT
The Bradfield Club in Peckham (5-13 Commercial Way, Peckham, London SE15
6DQ) has provided a safe and welcoming centre for young people for over 100
years. The present Centre Manager will be taking up employment elsewhere in
October 2016 and the CIO is keen to appoint a person able to take on the position as
soon as possible. Interviews will be held in September.
Applicants should apply in writing, together with an up to date cv, together with the
names and addresses (preferably email) of three persons who would supply
references for the applicant, if requested (none of whom should be family members,
and at least one of whom should have recent experience of the applicant at work (for
example as an employer or fellow-employee). Applications should be submitted to
Charles George (Vice-President of the Bradfield Club in Peckham) by email to
[email protected] by 6pm on Monday 12 September 2016.
Further details can be obtained by would-be applicants from Charles George, or from the retiring
Centre Manager [email protected]
We welcome applications from anyone who considers they have the skills to
encourage a diverse community to flourish.
Job Description (August 2016)
Centre Manager
Background
The Bradfield Club exists to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people (aged 4
– 16) in the Peckham area, now and in the future, by providing a safe place for them
to belong and by enabling them to develop life skills.
Based in the heart of the Peckham, we are ideally situated to make a lasting difference in the lives
of children and young people within our area. The Club works with 4-16 year olds and divides all
its sessions into three age groups: 4-10 year olds, 11-16 year olds. We provide activities such as
football, basketball, video-editing, cooking, art, dance and tennis. We also run small group sessions
and single-sex only sessions as well as offering one-to-one support for our members. In doing all
this, we seek to be a Club at the heart of community development.
Accountability
You will be accountable to the trustees of the Bradfield Club, which is a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation (“CIO”). Reports to the CIO and its committees will be expected every two months.
You will also be required to attend supervisions with the Chair.
Job Summary
The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring The Bradfield Club remains:
· True to its constitution
· Relevant to the children, young people and families of Peckham
· Run according to best practise guidelines for all who work, volunteer and attend the Club
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Main duties and responsibilities
1. Strategy and Leadership
➡ Oversee, evaluate and develop all the Club’s activities.
➡ Together with the CIO, responsible for putting together and agreeing the Club's three year
Strategy. Responsible for the implementation of this strategy and for achieving the
desired outcomes.
➡ Ensure consistent and effective communication through appropriate means to key
stakeholders. Attend meetings of the CIO and its committees and co-operate with
them in their oversight of the Club
➡ Raise the profile of the Club in the local community and further afield.
➡ Ensure that all policies & procedures are up-to-date and are being implemented. This includes
a wide range of policies and procedures such as Child Protection, Health and Safety,
HR, Fire Safety, Finance etc.
➡ Ensure the Club is upholding best practices in all its areas of responsibility by completing the
London Youth Quality Mark Quality Assurance programmer.
2. Staff Management
➡ Accountable to manage and develop The Bradfield Club staff and volunteer team.
3. Youth and Children’s Work
➡ Ensure that the youth and children’s work is kept front and centre of all that is done at the
Bradfield Club including maximising resources for the youth and children’s work
➡ Achieve the planned deliverables and desired outcomes defined in the 3 year Strategy and
Annual Budget
➡ Build relationships with the young people who attend the Club and their families
➡ Work with the youth and children’s team to develop appropriate strategies to achieve the
Club’s charitable objectives, including growing the Club’s activities from their present
state.
➡ Oversee, evaluate and develop the effectiveness of the Club’s activities.
➡ Be trained in, attentive to and responsible for Child Protection and Safeguarding issues,
including dealing with Child Protection incidents and allegations.
➡ Responsible for developing young leaders who attend the Club.
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4. Building Management
➡ Maintain and develop the building as a safe, engaging and attractive oasis within the
neighbourhood.
➡ Ensure effective use of the Club’s building including equipment, storage and room space
towards the end of effective youth and children’s work.
5. Financial Management and Performance Reporting
➡ Agree an annual financial budget with the CIO and manage the costs to operate within it.
➡ Assist the CIO’s Treasurer and the Club Administrator with overseeing and managing the
Club’s day-to-day finances.
➡ Report Weekly or Monthly as required on the achievement of the desired outcomes to
demonstrate the extent to which the Club is adding value and fulfilling its charitable
purpose
6. Community Engagement
➡ Attend relevant community meetings/discussions/events that will benefit the Club
➡ Network and build relationships with local organisations where this will benefit the Club
➡ Work with the Club’s partners in order to grow and develop the work of the Club.
Terms and Conditions
➡ Hours: Full time (with evening, weekend and residential work as required, where weekend or
bank holiday work is required, time off in lieu may be taken)
➡ Location: The Bradfield Club, 5-13 Commercial Way, Peckham, SE15 6DQ
➡ Holiday: 5 weeks per annum
➡ Salary: £34,000
➡ Notice period: Contractual 3 months
➡ Subject to an enhanced CRB check and a six month probationary period.
➡ Accountability: This post holder will be a signatory on Club accounts and will be
accountable accordingly.
➡ Training: You will be required to attend all relevant Bradfield Club training events.
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➡ Other Duties:
· Planning and running of large-scale events
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Responsibility for administration of office work
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Other duties as required by the demands of the role
Centre Manager Person Specification
The right candidate will be an experienced and confident manager who is able to lead a growing
organisation and who has the passion and commitment to manage and develop services that make
a real difference in children and young people’s lives.
Essential Criteria:
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Previous experience in managing organisations or services.
Experience of community-based youth work
Demonstrably committed to empowering young people
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
Proven excellence in staff and team management.
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Confidence to work independently and with initiative
Excellent interpersonal skills
Thorough understanding of the issues affecting the lives of young people in Peckham
Ability to confidently lead a changing and flexible organisation
Desirable Criteria:
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Successful fundraising experience
Previous experience of working in partnership relationships with multiple organisations
Previous experience in marketing and service placement within a community
Previous experience in implementing necessary policies and procedures within an
organisation
o Trained in Children’s and Youth Work Practices and Principles
Essential Conditions:
o You will consent to undertaking an enhanced CRB check
o You will consent to being the personal licence holder of the Bradfield Club
o You will consent to working evenings, and weekends as required
Desirable Conditions:
 You will have a full UK driving licence.
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