Discovery Manager

Published by Editor on April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

“A treasure trove of West Bay stories and information and a base for exploration and adventure”… Have you got what it takes to breathe life into our vision for the brand new West Bay Discovery Centre?

We’re looking for a well-organised, creative and enthusiastic person to join us to run the new West Bay Discovery Centre. While experience in a similar role could be an advantage, what we’re really looking for is a person with strong and confident management skills, experience of nurturing and motivating volunteers and the ability to communicate exceptionally well with all different sorts of people.

Friendly and engaging, you will be confident at problem-solving and happy being hands-on. You’ll have a good grasp of marketing and fundraising and be able to demonstrate an aptitude for planning our events and activities programme, drawing upon the talents and passion of those around you. Computer skills will be important, as well as basics like health and safety and cash handling.

No two days will be the same and that’s when your time management skills will come into play, as well as your ability to focus on what matters and to manage you and your volunteer team’s, energy and motivation.

Above all, you will share our passion for West Bay and will be as excited as we are about the enormous potential of the Discovery Centre.

This role is for an initial four month fixed-term period, pending funding confirmation, subject to which, we expect it to become permanent.

26 hours per week, which may include weekend and bank holiday working. pro-rata to £20,000 per annum. Based in West Bay but with an expectation of some travel locally, so use of your own car would be an advantage.

Find out more about the West Bay Discovery Centre here and our Facebook page. If you require any further information please contact info@westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to info@westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk explaining how your skills and experience match those we are looking for.

Deadline for applications 6 pm Monday 14^th May.

Interviews will be held in Bridport on 24 May 2018

For job specification and role profile https://www.westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk/manager-role-specification/