WOODCRAFT FOLK

Responsibility

• undertaking housekeeping duties including cleaning of both internal and external areas of the bunk barns, cottage and camping area
• assisting with laundry requirements at the Centre
• undertaking where appropriate light maintenance duties of the centre and grounds
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• undertaking where appropriate light maintenance duties of the centre and grounds
• undertaking where appropriate “low-level” maintenance of the centre including the grounds
• ensuring that centre rooms are readied for use as determined by centre manager or visiting group leaders
• ensuring that centre rooms are readied for use as determined by centre manager or visiting group leaders
• undertaking regular and deep cleaning of the centre according to agreed rotas
• undertaking regular and deep cleaning of the centre according to agreed rotas
• unlocking and securing buildings, as appropriate, ensuring the security of buildings at all times
• unlocking and securing buildings, as appropriate, ensuring the security of buildings at all times
• ensuring that centre cleaning equipment is maintained and that the centre has at all times appropriate cleaning materials and supplies paying due regard for the Health and Safety and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations
• assisting with stock control and maintenance of cleaning equipment and products and to seek to identify and report any faults promptly
• ensuring that centre cleaning equipment is maintained and that the centre has at all times appropriate cleaning materials and supplies paying due regard for the Health and Safety and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations
• assisting with stock control and maintenance of cleaning equipment and products and seeking to identify and report any faults promptly
• assisting with waste management, recycling and removal to our designated bins
• assisting with waste management, recycling and removal to our designated bins
• ensuring that all centre rooms for use by centre users and group leaders are set up for use as per centre standards or as specifically agreed with group leaders prior to use
• undertaking other general duties as may be required from time to time appropriate to the level of responsibility for the post
• undertaking other general duties as may be required from time to time appropriate to the level of responsibility for the post
• working with centre users and group leaders to advise them of the proper use of the centre and the observance of relevant centre policies and rules, particularly those relating to centre safety, cleanliness and hygiene and to report any improper use or breaches of centre policies to the Centre Manager

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Responsibility

• managing the day-to-day operational management of the centre including the activity programmes, buildings, equipment, health and safety
• managing the day-to-day operational management of the centre including the activity programmes, buildings, equipment, health and safety
• managing, and developing centre staff and volunteer roles, expectations and responsibilities
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• ensuring the delivery of excellent standards of service to all centre users
• overseeing the delivery and development of educational offers that meet the needs of a range of user groups
• recruiting, leading, supervising, managing and motivating team members, which include permanent and seasonal, paid and unpaid, individuals and volunteers
• contributing to and implementing a dynamic and effective business development plan
• contributing to and implementing a dynamic and effective business development plan
• ensuring operational procedures meet the requirements of appropriate National Governing Bodies, sector development organisations and the Adventure Activities Licence Authority
• planning, marketing and implementing the day to day operational management of the centre including the activity programmes, buildings, equipment, health and safety
• focusing on educational customers in outdoor and residential learning, delivering the charity’s core aim to offer a place where children will grow in confidence, learn about the world and start to understand how to value our planet and each other
• ensuring residential provision, activity delivery and operational procedures meet or exceed the requirements of appropriate National Governing Bodies, sector development organisations and the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
• ensuring residential provision, activity delivery and operational procedures meet or exceed the requirements of appropriate National Governing Bodies, sector development organisations and the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
• managing, delivering and extending the centre’s offer, range of activities and facilities in line with the Woodcraft Centres Development Strategy and Local Delivery Plan

Requirements

• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

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Responsibility

• ensuring that programmes are designed to maximise the opportunities for promoting the personal and social development of young people
• risk assessing all activities producing documents and implement control measures in line with current best practice and legislation
• monitoring impact and customer satisfaction seeking to improve our offer and meet the needs of our target audience
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• NGB Qualification in either paddlesports or rock climbing
• preparing and maintaining quality resources and equipment, working within agreed budgets
• 16 hr Outdoor First aid
• working with the Centre Manager to market and promote activities and programmes, achieving income and engagement targets
• experience of delivering high-quality outdoor experiences for young people and adults of all ages
• two years plus experience of a range of outdoor and environmental education activities
• developing and delivering a range of outdoor learning opportunities to offer schools, youth groups and families for both day visits and residential stays, working with people of all ages
• recruiting activity instructors and facilitators, ensuring appropriate screening and contracting procedures are followed
• two years plus experience in activity leadership in paddlesports and/or rock climbing
• supervising and deploying a team of instructors to deliver sessions in line with their qualifications and experience
• interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to both young people and visiting staff
• to undertake other duties in relation to the role that may be agreed from time to time
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• understanding of health and safety and risks associated with outdoor activities with young people and how to manage them
• safeguarding and safe working practices in a residential and/or outdoor education setting
• liaising with visiting staff from the planning through to delivery of sessions to ensure all runs in line with the group expectations and purpose, ensuring that appropriate consents, group information and supporting documents are in place
• have good organisational skills
• basic computer skills and general office administration