Remote Pension Team Leader in Tayport

Fixed-term post, grant-funded until 31 March 2029, 35 hours a week, flexible working.

The Larick Centre is Tayport's purpose-built community hub, opened in 2020. Our lovely building has won several architectural awards and is home to a sports hall, activity rooms, a cafe, a campsite and a community fridge. Everything we do is achieved with a small staff team and a big band of volunteers, supported by the trustees of Tayport Community Trust and the directors of Tayport Community Enterprise.

We are here to serve our local community, and we want to attract visitors to Tayport, too. We use our building for all kinds of activities, classes and events. These are a mix of our own community engagement (free or small charge) and private hire. Our cafe is a relaxed, airy space that has become a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike, and our popular campsite has already won TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards. Our community fridge ensures surplus food and household products do not go to waste.

It takes a lot of effort and money to serve the community well and so far, our grant funding applications have been successful. We also generate income through room hire and the cafe and campsite, and this is something we need to build on. Can you help us develop an operating model for resilience and self-sufficiency that works in balance with our purpose and ethos? And of course, someone who cares about people and community as much as we do.

We empower people to run groups and activities that benefit the community and attract visitors. We promote and support health and fitness, local business, local employment and tourism.

In addition to our café, campsite and community fridge, our modern, multi-purpose facility provides spaces for sport and fitness, health and wellbeing, arts and crafts, education, social and support groups, live entertainment, private functions and corporate events, exhibitions and tourist information.

We are located at the edge of Tentsmuir Nature Reserve forest and beach, which offers a range of outdoor leisure activities, such as wildlife walks, cycling or just enjoying the outstanding natural environment.

The Larick Centre is managed by Tayport Community Trust and funded by grants, donations, room hire fees, as well as revenue from our cafés and campsite, run by our commercial arm, Tayport Community Enterprise.

The post holder will ensure that businesses, partners and the local and wider community are aware of the centre and the services, events, workshops and activities on offer. The post holder will also be responsible for the Larick Centre operation and line management of any Larick Centre staff and will report to the Tayport Community Trust (TCT) board.

• Report to and consult with the TCT and TCE boards to develop strategies, plans and targets, including a revised business strategy plan.
• Ensure long-term sustainability through sound planning, generating business income, fundraising and financial management.
• Deliver successful marketing and communications that promote the Larick Centre beyond the local area to Dundee, Angus and Fife communities, partner organisations and funders.
• Ensure the Larick Centre and its assets are managed safely and effectively.
• Develop and implement an income generation strategy for Tayport Community Trust (TCT) with specific focus on the Larick Centre.
• Work with partners to generate ideas, explore and promote creative and innovative uses of the Larick Centre that will maximise the potential for income generation.
• Work with the campsite and café managers to develop new areas of activity to generate income.
• Prepare budgets, set targets, and monitor and report on financial performance to TCT trustees on a regular basis.
• Continuously improve and develop digital engagement with the community and stakeholders by ensuring a strong website and social media presence.
• Market the Larick Centre facilities, events, services and activities to potential hirers, users and funders.
• Develop a continuing programme of community events.
• Ensure any staff are recruited, inducted, supported and trained appropriately, including implementing regular supervision sessions and an annual appraisal process.
• Ensure staff are trained and supported to safeguard all vulnerable users of our buildings and activities, specifically children and vulnerable adults.
• Ensure the Larick Centre and other assets are safe and accessible to use, meet our statutory obligations and follow good practice, including health and safety policies and procedures.
• Implement a system to monitor the impact of our work at the Larick Centre that includes seeking feedback and involvement from staff, volunteers, users and the community.
• Work with the Centre's administrator to ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting obligations and that effective administrative processes are in place and followed.

Key skills required:

• Successfully supporting businesses to grow
• Generating income and meeting financial targets
• Using social media platforms and digital marketing tools
• Working with others to plan, organise and deliver community events
• Event budgeting and financial management
• Working in a community or non-profit setting
• Understanding local community and customer needs and networks
• Financial management
• Creative thinking and problem-solving
• Use of creative and marketing software, for example Mailchimp, social media apps, Canva and so on.
• Ability to engage positively with diverse businesses, community groups and individuals
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

The role requires work outside of normal working hours in the evenings and on the weekends.