Vacancies

Our centre runs by a small team of staff with the support of volunteers, however from time to time a staff position becomes available. Any vacancies that we are currently advertising will be shown here. If you have any questions regarding any of the vacancies, please contact our Centre. 

Chief Officer

Title:                 Chief Officer
Hours:              24 hours per week (flexible)
Salary:              £24,320pa (£38,000 FTE)
Contract:         Permanent part time
 The Creative Living Centre (CLC) provides a person-centered holistic approach to members of the community who are experiencing mental health distress. Founded in 1995, and based in central Prestwich, Manchester, the CLC offers a wide range of therapies, self-help groups, classes and support to adults who need to use the service.
The CLC is now recruiting for a part-time permanent Chief Officer, who will be the figurehead for the charity and a positive leader and key influencer with Local Council and Commissioners. This role can influence the delivery of the mental health agenda across Greater Manchester and requires the jobholder to be a positive leader and role model for the CLC’s members, employees, and volunteers.

The Chief Officer will also work on behalf of the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver the CLC’s Vision and Mission by supporting the delivery of the strategic plan, to ensure the CLC’s ongoing sustainability, growth, and success.
Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives, and financial plans to meet both the aspirations, vision, and mission of the CLC.
• Lead the CLC effectively, ensuring that its financial security, asset management and risk appraisal is maintained and enhanced.
• Take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring, and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the CLC’s activities.
• Oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within planned targets. Accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the CLC, including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued.
• Identify and put in place an effective risk management strategy and framework for the charity to support business plan objectives and robust financial and strategic management.
• Procure competitive bids for services and goods with appropriate financial agreements.
• Report to the Trustee Board regularly on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for the CLC’s performance.
• Ensure that the Board operates within statutory and corporate approved frameworks, requirements, and guidelines.
• Participate in internal/external meetings and training as required.

Who are we looking for?

• Significant experience gained in senior leadership posts in a charity or commercial business is essential for this role.
• Proven experience in successfully managing and communicating organisational change.
• Developing and successfully delivering business plans and strategies.
• Working closely with Boards, advising, and guiding robust decision making.
• Financial management including forecasting, budget setting and monitoring income and expenditure.
• Risk strategy and management.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Strategies both at local, Greater Manchester and National levels highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple activities/workstreams.
• Excellent IT skills with ability to prepare reports in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and Power Point
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Valid Full UK Driving License.

What you can expect in return
The role is permanent based on 24 hours per week.   The salary is £24,320 pa (£38,000 pa FTE).
The successful candidate may work the hours in a variable pattern which can suit both parties, subject to agreement with the CLC’s Chairperson. The CLC is located adjacent to Prestwich tram station and free parking is available opposite the building.
Please note, this role is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Posted on: 20 July 2021
Closing date: 19 August 2021
How to apply
Please email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@creativelivingcentre.org.uk
If you have any questions please send an email to the above email address with your contact number in the body of the email and a member of trustee board will respond.

Trustee/Treasurer

Treasurer Role  – Creative Living Centre Trustee
Creative Living Centre, based in Prestwich, was established in 1997 and provides holistic support to adults experiencing a range of issues such as low mood, stress and anxiety, social phobia and other mental health conditions. We are proud to provide a service which our members have described as life changing and, at times, lifesaving. Over the last few years, the organisation has grown considerably and we have recently secured funding from the Big Lottery Community Fund.

We are currently looking for the right person to take on the role of Trustee/Treasurer.

Role description
Overall

• Oversee the financial affairs of the Centre and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
• Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
• Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.

Specifically

• Liaise with relevant staff, board members and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organisation.
• Make fellow board members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.
• Regularly report the financial position at committee meetings (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance etc).
• Oversee the production of an annual budget.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place, ie:
  • Cheque signatories/online payments
  • Purchasing limits
  • Purchasing systems
  • Petty cash/ float
  • Salary payments
  • Pensions
  • PAYE and NI payments
  • Others as appropriate

• Appraising the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies.
• Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner.

Qualities / Role

• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to the role.
• Communication skills
• Commitment to attending Trustee Board meetings (monthly) and support to the operational team
  
  Please note this is a voluntary role
  

Please email your expression of interest in this role to admin@creativelivingcentre.org.uk and put
"Trustee/Treasurer” in the subject line with your contact number in the body of the email and a member of trustee board will be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.