Have you ever wished you could be in at the start of an exciting new Community Business in a building that is cherished and loved by so many? Would you like to be part of a team able to make its mark and create a sustainable viable organisation? Do you want to help shape a vibrant community facility? Well – now’s your chance!
Byrne Avenue Trust is recruiting three new posts as we finalise the first part of the restoration of Byrne Avenue Baths, Rock Ferry. We are recruiting one Centre Manager and two Deputy Centre Managers who will work with the CEO to open the Sports and Community Centre to the public and ensure its success in the future.
Evening and weekend working will be key to the success of the Baths, as will excellent customer service skills, and organisational ability. An interest in sport or community work is beneficial but not essential. Most of all we are looking for drive, passion, and commitment.
If you think you can bring something special to this unique community centre, then apply by sending a letter of application and CV (no more than 3 pages in total) to by 30th July.
Full details of both job specifications are below.
Centre Manager
Job Title: Centre Manager
Reporting to: CEO
Location: Byrne Avenue Baths, Rock Ferry, CH42 4PQ
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, including regular evenings and weekends
Background
Byrne Avenue Baths has undergone the first phase of a substantial restoration/renovation and will be opening to the public in September 2021 as a Sports and Community Centre.
The aims of Byrne Avenue Trust are simply summarised: Community; Health; Heritage. We aim to provide a range of sporting opportunities, community activities and social events for our local community whilst preserving and promoting the history and heritage of this beautiful building.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team from the start, bringing the building back to life and creating a vibrant and welcoming hub. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is key to the successful opening of the Baths. A hands-on attitude is essential as is a willingness to engage with users to ensure our activities are meeting their needs. The ability to coach sports or run community activities would be beneficial but is not essential.
The Role
The Centre Manager is in charge of the day to day running of Byrne Avenue Baths, a Sports and Community Centre situated in the heart of Rock Ferry, Wirral.
The Centre Manager will:
- work with the CEO and the other members of staff to build a welcoming, vibrant community facility providing a wide range of services and activities for local people.
- ensure the safe running of the building and be the first point of contact responding to any practical issues that arise.
- work to maximise the use of all available spaces to ensure regular income and activities for all.
- promote first class customer service delivered by a professional welcoming team.
- have a hands-on approach to all aspects of the work required to make the Baths a successful community business.
Full information is available in the Job Description. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake training from the start, including First Aid At Work and Fire Marshall qualifications.
Candidate Skills
| Previous experience of running a sports or community centre or similar | E |
| Knowledge of day to day accounting | E |
| Managing people | E |
| Reliable and pro-active with attention to detail | E |
| Flexible and imaginative approach to working arrangements | E |
| Resilient and able to see a plan through to completion | E |
| Excellent communication skills | E |
| IT skills including Word and Excel | E |
| Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations | D |
| Managing Volunteers | D |
| Sports coaching qualification and/or experience | D |
| Life skills qualification and/or delivery experience | D |
| Keen interest in history and heritage | D |
| Living locally to the Baths | D |
| Keen interest in exploring new ideas and relationships with other partners | D |
E = Essential, D = Desirable
Benefits
28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
Statutory Sick Pay
Statutory Pension Scheme after 1 year
No overtime will be paid, a time off in lieu system will operate.
Uniform
Each member of staff will be given 3 polo shirts to wear whenever on duty. These can be worn with other items of personal choice, but the staff member must look professional and respectable at all times. Polo shirts must be returned when the staff member leaves.
Probationary Period – 6 months.
Deputy Centre Manager
Job Title: Deputy Centre Manager
Reporting to: Centre Manager
Location: Byrne Avenue Baths, Rock Ferry, CH42 4PQ
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending upon experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, including regular evenings and weekends
Background
Byrne Avenue Baths has undergone the first phase of a substantial restoration/renovation and will be opening to the public in September 2021 as a Sports and Community Centre.
The aims of Byrne Avenue Trust are simply summarised: Community; Health; Heritage.
We aim to provide a range of sporting opportunities, community activities and social events for our local community whilst preserving and promoting the history and heritage of this beautiful building.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team from the start, bringing the building back to life and creating a vibrant and welcoming hub. Reporting to the Centre Manager, this role is key to the successful opening of the Baths. A hands-on attitude is essential as is a willingness to engage with users to ensure our activities are meeting their needs. The ability to coach sports or run community activities would be beneficial but is not essential.
The Role
The Deputy Centre Manager is an active role to ensure the day to day running of Byrne Avenue Baths, a Sports and Community Centre situated in the heart of Rock Ferry, Wirral.
The Deputy Centre Manager will:
- work with the Centre Manger, CEO and the other members of staff to build a welcoming, vibrant community facility providing a wide range of services and activities for local people.
- ensure the safe running of the building and respond proactively to any issues which arise.
- work to maximise the use of all available spaces to ensure regular income and activities for all.
- promote first class customer service delivered by a professional welcoming team.
- have a hands-on approach to all aspects of the work required to make the Baths a successful community business.
Full information is available in the Job Description. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake training from the start, including First Aid At Work and Fire Marshall qualifications.
Candidate Skills
| Previous experience of working a sports centre, community centre or similar | E |
| Excellent customer service skills | E |
| Flexible and adaptable to changing demands | E |
| Ability to work as part of a team but also under own initiative | E |
| IT skills including Word and Excel | E |
| Managing people | E |
| Supervising Volunteers | D |
| Sports coaching/experience or interest in gaining qualification | D |
| Life skills coaching/experience or interest in gaining qualification | D |
| Keen interest in history and heritage | D |
| Takes pride in maintaining a smart and tidy appearance and environment | D |
| Living locally to the Baths | D |
E = Essential, D = Desirable
Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Statutory Sick Pay
Statuory Pension Scheme after 1 year
No overtime will be paid, a time off in lieu system will operate.
Uniform
Each member of staff will be given 3 polo shirts to wear whenever on duty. These can be worn with other items of personal choice, but the staff member must look professional and respectable at all times. Polo shirts must be returned when the staff member leaves.
Probationary Period – 6 months.
