Job Description

The Bradfield Club exists to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people (aged 4 – 16) in the Peckham area, now and in the future, by providing a safe place for them to belong and by enabling them to develop life skills.

We are seeking an experienced and confident manager who is able to lead a growing organisation and who has the passion and commitment to manage and develop services that make a real difference in children and young people’s lives.

The Bradfield Club in Peckham (5-13 Commercial Way, Peckham, London SE15 6DQ) has provided a safe and welcoming centre for young people for over 100 years. The present Centre Manager will be taking up employment elsewhere in October 2016 and the CIO is keen to appoint a person able to take on the position as soon as possible. Interviews will be held in September.

Applicants should apply in writing, together with an up to date cv, together with the names and addresses (preferably email) of three persons who would supply references for the applicant, if requested (none of whom should be family members, and at least one of whom should have recent experience of the applicant at work (for example as an employer or fellow-employee). 

We welcome applications from anyone who considers they have the skills to encourage  a diverse community to flourish.

Background

Based in the heart of the Peckham, we are ideally situated to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people within our area. The Club works with 4-16 year olds and divides all its sessions into three age groups: 4-10 year olds, 11-16 year olds. We provide activities such as football, basketball, video-editing, cooking, art, dance and tennis. We also run small group sessions and single-sex only sessions as well as offering one-to-one support for our members. In doing all this, we seek to be a Club at the heart of community development.

Accountability

You will be accountable to the trustees of the Bradfield Club, which is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (“CIO”). Reports to the CIO and its committees will be expected every two months. You will also be required to attend supervisions with the Chair.

Job Summary

The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring The Bradfield Club remains:

·  True to its constitution

·  Relevant to the children, young people and families of Peckham

·  Run according to best practise guidelines for all who work, volunteer and attend the Club

Essential Criteria:

o  Previous experience in managing organisations or services. 

o  Experience of community-based youth work

o  Demonstrably committed to empowering young people

o  Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

o  Proven excellence in staff and team management.

o  Excellent planning and organisation skills

o  Confidence to work independently and with initiative

o  Excellent interpersonal skills

o  Thorough understanding of the issues affecting the lives of young people in Peckham 

o  Ability to confidently lead a changing and flexible organisation

Desirable Criteria:

o  Successful fundraising experience

o  Previous experience of working in partnership relationships with multiple organisations

o  Previous experience in marketing and service placement within a community

o  Previous experience in implementing necessary policies and procedures within an organisation

o  Trained in Children’s and Youth Work Practices and Principles

Essential Conditions:

o  You will consent to undertaking an enhanced CRB check

o  You will consent to being the personal licence holder of the Bradfield Club

o  You will consent to working evenings, and weekends as required

Desirable Conditions:

• You will have a full UK driving licence.