Deputy Centre Manager

We’re excited to announce an incredible opportunity to join our Scout Adventures team at Broadstone Warren!

Location: Scout Adventures-Broadstone Warren – Live-In Accommodation

Salary: £27,726 per annum, Band D, Level 3

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

About the team and role as the Deputy Centre Manager:

You’ll be joining a fantastic team, dedicated to providing as many young people as possible with life-changing adventures. Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be essential to your success.

As Deputy Centre Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission, working alongside a passionate team and inspiring volunteers from around the globe. You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering amazing adventures for Scouts and other groups while driving positive change at Broadstone Warren. From shaping customer experiences to mentoring your team, you’ll be a leader, a motivator, and a game-changer.

As the Deputy Centre Manager, Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the line management of a dedicated team of staff, residential volunteers, and service crew volunteers.
• Support the management of an annual expenditure budget of approximately £450k
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager to lead the team
• Ensure the Centre’s operations, particularly outdoor activities, are delivered safely, effectively

Who we’re looking for as our Deputy Centre Manager:

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams in an operational environment.
• Strong understanding of the value and impact of informal education, particularly in outdoor settings.
• Excellent leadership skills with a professional, positive, and approachable demeanour.
• Highly organised with strong time management abilities.
• Skilled at building effective relationships with customers, volunteers, and staff.
• An assertive, energetic, and determined leader who motivates and inspires others

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits:

The home of adventure:

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th January 2025

Interview are expected to be held at Broadstone Warren on Monday 27th January 2025.

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.