GCVS are recruiting on behalf of our client Willowcare Trust:
Salary: WT Grade 7 £37,304 per annum
Hours: 35 per week on a rota basis including evenings and weekends
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2026
Entitlement: 40 days A/L including PH’s (pro rata from start date) Scottish Widows pension scheme
Location: Barrowfield Community Centre, 67 Yate St, Glasgow G31 4AQ
Main Responsibilities
Manage the Community Workers in developing and delivering a wide range of projects and services to meet the needs of the communities served by the Community Hub in a co-productive asset-based approach.
Manage the Community Hub and ensure the effective day to day operation for the benefit of the community, anchor tenants, external organisations and other users of the building.
Work closely with internal colleagues and external partners to develop a wide range of services, activities, events and groups to meet the needs of our local community members.
Ensure the sustainability of the Community Hub by maximising income through Hub bookings.
Consult and work closely with community members in identifying needs and solutions
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and customers.
Manage the community hub assistants and cleaning staff to ensure the Hub is well maintained and cleaned to a high standard.
Manage staff rotas to ensure appropriate levels of cover, providing cover for day-to-day operations during annual leave and busy periods.
Provide support, training, supervision and annual appraisals to the Hub team
Facilitate Team meetings ensuring the active participation of all team members.
Manage volunteers at the Hub, including recruiting, training, developing, and supporting them.
Ensure that robust bookings and invoicing systems are maintained.
Ensure effective maintenance of the building, grounds and play areas- including repairs and supervising contactors and others regarding work in the building.
Manage storage spaces and equipment use within the building.
Support the routine inspection/maintenance of plant, fire safety equipment, mechanical and electrical equipment (including PAT testing) within the building. Ensure that schedules are adhered to.
Ensure implementation of all statutory health and safety requirements, with all Health, Safety and Security checks regularly monitored and recorded for compliance.
Undertake risk assessments to identify potential risks and measures needed to mitigate against these risks.
Take on the overall responsibility for the security of the building and for implementing standard operating procedures.
Implement procedures for monitoring and responding to emergency and security alarm call outs.
Be a responsible key holder including opening and closing the Community Hub during early mornings and late evenings and occasional call outs out of hours.
Ensure that positive relationships with the anchor tenants are developed and maintained.
Review and implement appropriate monitoring systems to record footfall, activities and feedback and provide written reports to the Community Services Manager
Contribute to and complete funding applications to maximise revenue for the Hub.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to all cross team working.
Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of our customers.
Participate in regular support and supervision sessions which includes participating in team and organisational meetings and training.
The list above is typical of the level of duties which the post holder is expected to perform or be responsible for. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar type and level may be expected from time to time.
Interested in applying?
For further details and to apply online visit:
Community Hub Coordinator – fixed term until March 2026
Closing Date is Monday 28th April 2025 by noon
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th May 2025
Expires: 28/04/2025
Contact: vacancies@westscot.co.uk