New Connections Manager

4 weeks ago


Fort William, United Kingdom Lochaber Hope Full time

The New Connections Manager will play a key role in ensuring the management and smooth running of New Connections.

An important aspect of the job is to develop New Connections, utilise the facilities available and identify new opportunities by means of effective marketing, fundraising, networking and innovative solutions. The manager will work to ensure New Connections is a vibrant, well managed facility that operates for the benefit of local residents and organisations within a sustainable framework. The manager will be given a high degree of autonomy and will be self-motivated whilst working closely with Lochaber Hope, the board and other local statutory, voluntary and commercial sector organisations. 

The line manager will support and mentor the new manager to aid her/him in achieving their full potential within the role.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Manager are:

To effectively manage the day-to-day running of New Connections. Develop and implement an agreed Business Plan for the New Connections project To develop services and facilities in accordance with the aims of Lochaber Hope and the New Connections projectDevelop and implement procedures for the effective management of any other New Connections staff, volunteers and other service facilitators.To promote the use of New Connections by, amongst other things, maintaining and developing the social community network, maximising publicity opportunities and liaising with the local media To encourage local services and activities to be run from New Connections, for example open days, social events, public meetings and annual general meetings.To organise and manage events such as organisation drop ins, partner organisation speakers, and community engagement events.  To develop and implement constructive working relationships with user groups and volunteers to enhance the services provided and to deliver improvements to New Connections.To develop close working relationships with local partners. To maintain an overview of the financial position of New Connections, providing reports to funders when required. To investigate and apply for external funding.To ensure that the building is suitably maintained through the day-to-day repairs, maintenance programmes and external service contracts.To be responsible for health and safety in New Connections; Developing implementing and maintaining risk assessment and compliance and recording as needed in supportive documents. To prepare update reports for board and annual general meetings.
 

Other related duties:

The post holder will also undertake such additional duties as necessary in relation to the work of the New Connections. 


Able to work occasional evenings and weekends with notice which will be compensated with TOIL which must be taken within a reasonable timeframe. 
 

Organisational benefits: 

Working within a team of positive and motivated staff who are passionate about the work they do in the community.Access to training opportunities.Company Pension (opt out)Generous holiday allowance 34 days leave per year.

Starting Salary  - £24,260 (Pro Rata) 

To apply, please email your CV and a personal statement cover letter to juliette.garrett@lochaberhope.org.uk before Sunday 2nd of May 2024



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