Space 2 Be Me Job Description and Person Specification

Job Title: Manager

Current Office Location: Howard de Walden, Bluett Street, Maidstone, ME14 2UG

Contract type: Permanent

Salary Range: £30,000 – 35,000 full time (offer to be based on skills and experience) or pro rata

Hours per week: up to 30 hours

Responsible to: Space 2 Be Me Chair of the Board of Trustees

Responsible for: All staff

Holiday allowance: 25 days Context:Space 2 Be Me is a local parent driven charity providing services to families in the Kent districts of Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge & Malling. We have three strands of work:1. With disabled children; helping them to gain independence through youth groups, clubs and holiday activities. 2. With their parents via family support work, training, support groups and workshops, helping them to feel less isolated, learn strategies to support their children and build a peer support network.3. With the whole family; siblings come to some of our clubs and holiday activities and we run at least one family activity a month to local attractions, enabling our families to enjoy quality time together as well as the opportunity to meet other families who are facing similar challenges. Purpose of the Job:

To work with the Trustees of Space 2 Be Me, to meet the needs of our members and families of children with disabilities in West Kent, managing the day to day operational activity of the charity in accordance with its strategic direction inspiring confidence in staff, service users and supporters alike.

Scope: To provide effective day to day management relating to all aspects of the

charity’s operations. To support the Board of Trustees with all governance and compliance issues

To work toward the aspirations for the charity to be a leading service provider for families and disabled children in West Kent

To ensure the financial sustainability of the charity by identifying and securing appropriate funding that supports the mission and values of the charity.

To work in a multi-agency environment to identify gaps in services and promote the commissioning and development of services for disabled children and their families in Kent.

To work in partnership with the other Parent Driven Charities across the county to promote the Disabled Children’s agenda

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the Board of Trustees

2. To be responsible for all aspects of staff management, including recruitment and supervision

3. To be responsible for all aspects of contract and grant management and performance, including monitoring and reporting KPI outcomes to funding bodies

4. To provide support to the Board of Trustees in their duty to ensure the effective running of a charitable company including charity governance and Charity Commission requirements to ensure that the charity conducts its affairs in accordance with its constitution and its obligations as a registered charity

5. To prepare financial budgets for approval by the Trustees and to manage the financial affairs of the charity in accordance with those approved budgets and the charity’s financial policies and procedures

6. To undertake all aspects of business development including identification of funding opportunities, bid writing and tender submissions.

7. To work in partnership with all organisational members of the Totius Consortium to ensure full co-ordination and co-operation in relation to contract delivery and performance.

8. To maintain existing and develop new partnerships with statutory, voluntary and private sector orgs for the benefit of disabled children and young people and their families

9. To develop and manage initiatives to increase the engagement of disabled children and young people and their families

10.To work in a multi-agency environment to ensure a seamless and co-ordinated approach to services for disabled children and their families

11.To be responsible for updating and revising the charity’s business plan, marketing and fundraising strategy in accordance with the Boards strategic direction

12.To develop and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with the Board’s strategic direction

13.To undertake general and specialist training as necessary14.To lead & represent Space 2 Be Me in a professional, engaging and inclusive

manner.

15.To undertake other activities on an ad hoc basis as necessary or requested by the trustees within the overall scope of the role, which may include covering staff absences sharing advice and information with parents and carers either in person, by email or over the phone

SPACE 2 BE Me Manager Person Specification

Education/Professional Qualifications:

Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience (E) Professional qualification in H&SC, Education or IAG (D) Management Qualification (D)

Key Skills and Experience

Experience of contract and performance management (E) Experience of managing a team (E) Track record in identifying and securing new business (E) Track record in fundraising and securing funds (D) Track record of marketing, particularly in the use of online marketing

channels (D) Experience of financial management, including budget setting and budget

control (E) Experience of working with disabled children and their families (E) Extensive knowledge of services supporting Disabled Children and their

families (D) Understanding of the current issues affecting disabled children and their

families (D) Experience of providing information, advice and guidance services (D) Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with statutory, vol-

untary and private sector organisations (E) Experience of dealing with the public in person, by telephone and via so-

cial media contact (D)

Key Competencies and Behaviours

A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills (E) Flexible and adaptable approach (E) Ability to inspire and motivate a team (E) Ability to work on own initiative-a self-starter (E) A commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers (E) Competent in the use of emails, internet and MS Office (E) The ability to prioritise and manage your work load (E) Ability to work under pressure (E) Proven customer service skills (D) Understanding of Health and Safety legislation (E) Understanding of data protection and confidentiality (E) Good time-management and organisational skills (E) Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory behaviour (E)

High levels of commitment, reliability and motivation (E) A commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and young

people (E) Ability to interact and engage with children and young people (D)

Special considerations Ability to undertake travel as required Able to occasionally work outside of contracted hours if required Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Essential criteria (E)

Desirable criteria (D)