EUR
STG
Location: Galway
Salary range: €50,000 per annum
Experience: 3 years’ experience working in a leadership/management role in an educational/training/Community setting is essential
Closing date: Fri, 30 May 2025
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Centre Manager to join our Children and Family Services team in Croi na Gaillimhe Resource Centre, Co Galway.
The post holder will have responsibility for leading the strategic and operational management of the centre, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social, educational, and developmental programmes. This includes developing andimplementing work plans, managing a team of staff and volunteers, overseeing financial planning and reporting, maintaining compliance with safeguarding and health & safety regulations, and fostering partnerships with community and statutory agencies.
The role requires a proactive and compassionate leader committed to social inclusion and community development. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Candidate Requirements:
EDUCATION
• A third level qualification in a relevant discipline is required for this role (e.g. Social Studies/Care, Community Studies, Community Education or related field) at Level 8 NQF or Higher is essential
KNOWLEDGE
• Self-motivated with excellent team leading skills.
• Ability to oversee and support the work of volunteers.
• A team worker with an ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of record keeping and databases.
• Have excellent communication, facilitation and relationship building skills
• Delivery focused, with an expertise in people management.
• Excellent numerical skills and a working knowledge of budgeting management techniques.
• meticulous attention to detail.
• Working knowledge and training in Safeguarding – training will be given
• An understanding and interest in community development and social inclusion issues
• Knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. Children First and Health and Safety
EXPERIENCE
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a leadership/management role in an educational/training/Community setting is essential
• Experiencing in team leading or supervising staff and volunteers.
• Experience in the various aspects of this role
• Experience of dealing directly with the public in a support setting
• Experience of the community / voluntary sector is desirable
• An understanding and interest in community development and social inclusion issues
The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• be honest and trustworthy
• be respectful
• possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• be flexible
• demonstrate sound work ethics
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Job Description - Centre Manager.pdf
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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