The Red Shed Project is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). We provide a service for those living with Dementia, their carers and families. We deliver garden-based activities and experiences to improve and enhance physical and mental health, well-being and alleviate loneliness and isolation.
The Red Shed is seeking a highly motivated and organised Operations Manager to lead on all aspects of the development, operation and maintenance of our dementia friendly gardens, ensuring they are responsive to the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and the communities they live in. The Red Shed Project is at a crucial point in its development as we seek to expand and the Operations Manager will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to establish and develop a new site. On a day-to-day basis, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth running of The Red Shed's activities. The person appointed will be responsible for managing staff and volunteers and developing and ensuring the smooth running of Garden Clubs and other Red Shed activities.
The role is for 3 days per week initially on a one year’s contract. The salary will be £30,000 pro rata. The Garden Manager will be responsible to the CEO.
The base is currently in Stevenage but the role will cover a wider geographical area and is expected to include a second site. Relevant travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities
1. Management:
o Provide leadership and direction to staff members (currently 3 part-time).
o Oversee a volunteer team (currently approximately 12 people, including a volunteer coordinator).
o Manage and delegate tasks effectively.
o Manage the recruitment of participants in The Red Shed activities.
o Ensure that all policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
o Enable effective safeguarding and safe use of the site according to policy.
o Manage all petty cash and donations according to agreed financial procedures and protocols.
o Work with the administrator to ensure effective running of all operations.
o Maintain effective liaison with the site owner to ensure effective and efficient operations and to maintain a good working relationship.
2. Operations & Activities:
o Oversee the gardens and any future sites, maintaining and developing them in accordance with agreed plans and in relation to the needs of people living with dementia.
o Coordinate and oversee the delivery of weekly Garden Clubs (currently 4), monthly Carers Café (currently 1), 1 monthly DIG (research) group, Care Home visits and other activities as they develop.
o Work with staff members to develop and deliver activities, ensuring they meet the needs of people living with dementia and their carers.
o Handle purchasing of garden supplies and other necessary materials.
o Work with the wider team to manage the planning and execution of events throughout the year (Open Garden, Christmas Party, Quiz Nights, etc.)
3. Reporting & Communication:
o Liaise with and report to the CEO, ensuring they are fully informed of progress and issues relating to the garden, the activities and their participants.
o Support the CEO to manage the profile of the Red Shed through effective communications, including the use of social media.
o Communicate effectively with all users of the Red Shed to ensure effective daily operations.
o Manage the promotion of the profile of The Red Shed, using social media and other appropriate methods.
o Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a range of stakeholders.
o Promote and represent the Red Shed at external events as required.
4. Impact Measurement:
o Implement methods to measure the impact of The Red Shed's activities.
Additional Information
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual to make a significant contribution to The Red Shed's mission. The successful candidate will be an experienced gardener and a highly organised individual with a commitment to positive social impact.
Safeguarding
The Red Shed is fully committed to its safeguarding responsibilities and has a robust Safeguarding Policy which complies with the policies of Hertfordshire County Council. Our selection and appointment of staff is subject to robust procedures which are aimed to protect the users of our Charity. An enhanced DBS clearance and other safeguarding checks will be essential to this role.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stevenage
Application deadline: 30/11/2024
Reference ID: COO 0124
Expected start date: 01/01/2025
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