General Manager

Responsible to - Board of Trustees

Salary - £29,307 - £32,337.70

Hours of Work - 35 hours per week

Location - Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Purpose

To deliver the charity objectives.

To work closely with the Trustees to provide the strategic direction, planning and leadership necessary to develop the charity and create a sustainable future.

To ensure the smooth running of the organisation and its premises, which include the local community centre, with overall responsibility for the management and administration of the organisations affairs, the delivery of community services and initiatives, the securement and management of grant funding and the recruitment, training, management and welfare of staff and volunteers.

To manage the day-to-day financial activities of the organisation, including record-keeping, ensuring all financial management, cash handling, payment of invoices, banking, payroll and security procedures are followed and comply with policies and procedures, monitoring and evaluation requirements, relevant legislation, and charity best practice.

Place of Work and Office Hours

The General Manager is based at the registered offices of the organisation at the Enterprise & Initiative Centre, High Newham Road, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees and is expected to attend other venues as part of their role. This is a full-time position between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday through to Thursday and 9am to 2pm Friday. The General Manager may be required to work out of hours on occasion i.e. to attend, clerk and report at monthly meetings of the Trustees or at such times as advised and agreed.

Principal Accountabilities

· To implement the strategies of the initiative as identified by the Board of Hardwick in Partnership Ltd providing written/verbal reports of progress at regular intervals.

· To attend and clerk meetings of the Board of Hardwick in Partnership Ltd held at regular intervals or as and when required.

· To promote the organisation and participate in developing effective relationships with the local community and other organisations.

· To ensure the continuous process of strategic planning for the organisation is developed and that the Board are fully involved in the strategic decision making process.

· To seek and secure funding for the organisation as part of an on-going funding strategy and to implement projects and initiatives in accordance with the relevant funding criteria.

· To establish and maintain appropriate financial systems and controls to ensure the propriety of public funds and enable sound, sustainable financial decision making.

· To ensure that appropriate and effective systems and procedures operate throughout the organisation.

· To lead the staff of the organisation with the delegated responsibility for the direct supervision of employees as directed by the Board.

· To ensure an effective programme of training of training and personal development is available for all directors, staff and actively involved members of the organisation.

· To ensure that the company complies with the law and oversee the development and implementation of policies and practices relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and other relevant matters.

· To ensure that appropriate HR policies and procedures are developed, implemented and adhered to in compliance with relevant employment legislation.

· To undertake any other duties and responsibilities which are commensurate with the nature and grading of the post, as directed by the Board.

Health and Safety

• Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions. Ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, the health, safety and well-being of staff and others within the workplace environment.

• Observe and uphold the organisations policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunities

• To promote, including by personal example, Hardwick in Partnership's Equalities Policy and ensure that all team members demonstrate a clear understanding of that Policy and that services are inclusive and delivered in a manner which welcomes and values diversity

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are indicative of the role, however they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. In addition, the post holder is expected to be flexible in their working hours as they may be required to undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of the post and needs of the organisation.

What We Offer

Annual Leave Entitlement - 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years of service)

Travel - On-site office parking, recompense for mileage

Equipment - Laptop

Pension - Opportunity to join the organisations pension scheme (NEST) after successful completion of probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,370.00-£32,337.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person