Community Centre Manager (Elderly Residential Care)

Community Centre Manager (Elderly Residential Care)

Location: Southwark. Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (37 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work).

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Community Centre Manager to lead the operations, programming, and partnership development of a vibrant community space serving both residents and the wider neighbourhood. This is a hands‑on role suited to an energetic and organised individual who thrives on community engagement, service excellence, and creating meaningful opportunities for older adults and intergenerational groups. You will play a central role in developing and managing programmes that enhance wellbeing, build community connections, and promote inclusion within an elderly residential care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all community centre spaces, ensuring they are well‑presented, welcoming, and fully utilised.
• Oversee the programming and scheduling of diverse activities that support organisational goals and community engagement.
• Lead on income generation through effective room hire management and budget oversight.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with voluntary, statutory, and business organisations to enhance programme delivery.
• Supervise and support staff, volunteers, and casual workers to deliver high‑quality services and activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Fire Safety, and Safeguarding requirements.

The Candidate

You will be a proactive and empathetic leader with experience managing community facilities or similar public‑facing spaces. With excellent organisational, financial, and communication skills, you will have the ability to balance community priorities with commercial needs. You should have a solid understanding of health and safety compliance, staff supervision, and partnership development. A passion for creating inclusive and engaging environments for older people and the wider community is essential.

How to Apply

If the above role sounds interesting and you feel you meet the criteria, please apply immediately. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date.