Wakefield Hub Manager

2 months ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Open Country Full time

Based in Wakefield, the role is permanent. Salary £34,000 per annum, based on a 40-hour week.

23 days annual leave (rising to 28 days after five years) plus public holidays. 5% employer's pension contribution.

Open Country is an inspirational Yorkshire-based charity with operational Hubs in Harrogate, Middlesbrough and Wakefield. We seek to enable people with any form of disability to access and enjoy the countryside. We achieve this through a diverse programme of countryside activities and the provision of access information and advice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our work in our Wakefield Hub, including line management responsibility for a small team of three staff (2.4 FTE). You would work at the heart of this dynamic charity, within a small, professional and above all, friendly team.

There will be certain events or activities which will require you to work at weekends or evenings. A full driving licence is desirable.

The successful candidate will require previous experience in a countryside role. They should be inspiring, self-reliant, and resilient and have excellent verbal, written, social media and people skills.

Successful candidates will receive a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

JOB PROFILE: WAKEFIELD HUB MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE: Responsibility for Open Country's work in Wakefield.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Officer (also Open Country Trustees)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day running of the Wakefield Hub.Line management responsibilities for Wakefield Hub staff (currently 2.4 FTE).Co-ordinate Wakefield Hub volunteer recruitment, training and resourcing. Publicise and promote the Wakefield Hub. Liaise with stakeholders.In partnership with the Open Country fundraising team, work to ensure the long-term future of the Hub through contributing to fundraising. Produce an interesting and enjoyable programme of Countryside Activities.Co-ordinate and lead up to two weekday activities per week.Lead up to two weekend activities each month.Undertake general Wakefield Hub administrative tasks, including managing petty cash and other receipts responsibly.Undertake training as required, in particular ILM, MiDAS, Safeguarding and First Aid. Abide by all our policies, paying particular attention to Health & Safety.Undertake whatever duties are allocated by the Trustees and Chief Officer, to ensure that Open Country offers a high quality and caring service at all times.

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Fit the bill? Please send a detailed covering letter and a CV to David Shaftoe at Thank you



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