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Great Lumley Community Centre DH3 4JD Community Centre Manager 35 Hours per week £30,000 pa plus up to 10% performance related pay & contributory pension scheme Are you a passionate and experienced leader who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a Community Centre Manager to lead our organisation into its next exciting chapter. About the Role: As our Centre Manager, you’ll be at the heart of everything we do – responsible for leading our dedicated team, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of this fully refurbished Community Centre. Working closely with the Directors, you’ll help shape our strategic direction while keeping us compliant, financially secure, and focused on our mission. This is a hands-on, varied role with a real opportunity to create impact – from managing staff and volunteers, to leading funding bids, overseeing service delivery, and building relationships across the community. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, • Manage budgets, finances, and reporting, • Lead fundraising and income generation activities, • Ensure compliance with legal, safeguarding and regulatory requirements, • Line management of staff and volunteers, • Represent the Centre at external meetings and events, • Build strong relationships with funders, partners and the wider community What We’re Looking For: Essential: • Proven experience managing a Community Centre or similar organisation, • Strong financial management and budgeting skills, • Confident leader with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, • A solid understanding of governance, compliance, and the charity sector, • Track record of working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, • Experience in successful fundraising or income generation Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a passionate, community-focused organisation with a strong local reputation and the support of a committed and enthusiastic Board of Directors If you’re ready to lead with purpose, influence positive change, and make a lasting difference – we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply To request a copy of the job description/person specification or ask any questions about the role please contact Phil Heaviside Please submit your CV and a covering letter via e mail outlining how you meet the person specification by Monday 5th January 2026.

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Diocese of Durham

Accounts Administrator

PARISH ACCOUNTS AND DEANERY ADMINISTRATOR Reporting to: Finance Resources Co-ordinator Mentor: Area Dean Location: Easington Deanery [location TBC], with office facilities at Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY Hours: Part Time (14-21 hours per week) Term: 3 years initial term (may be extended subject to funding) Salary: Grade 4.1 £28,638.00 Full-time equivalent Job Purpose To support Parochial Church Councils (PCCs), the governing bodies of parish churches, each of which are independent charities, in the maintenance of accurate financial records and timely production of financial information and accounts. To undertake the administration associated with the role of the Area Dean. Safeguarding The Diocese of Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Main Duties and Responsibilities • To support the governance of parish churches by ensuring that accurate records are kept of financial transactions undertaken by their governing body, the PCC., • Based on these records, production of regular management accounts and year end financial statements to inform PCC meetings and decisions., • To support and encourage best practice regarding parish financial management, • Preparation of financial returns, gift aid claims and other financial information as required., • Supporting the Area Dean with general administrative duties and office management, including arranging clergy cover for parishes in vacancy, updating the deanery website and drafting email newsletters to the deanery, managing correspondence and databases., • Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and the experience and skills of the postholder as requested, including providing cover for other team members as required. Key Relationships: Regular contact with Finance Resources Co-ordinator, Area Dean, Lay Chair and Deanery Treasurer of Easington Deanery, Parish Clergy, Parish Treasurers, and other PCC members, Diocesan Finance Team and other Diocesan staff. Budget Responsibility: The post-holder will not be expected to take responsibility for authorising, processing or undertaking transactions, cash management, accuracy or timely submission of claims or applications, ensuring completeness of records or any other financial responsibility on behalf of the PCCs or the Deanery.

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