Centre Manager

Do you have a passion for supporting young people's mental health and a desire to make a difference? Are you motivated, organised, and able to be flexible to cope with the changing demands of a growing organisation. If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join a small, local charity as our Centre Manager., As our Centre Manager, you'll be the backbone of our daily operations, while ensuring our Twickenham centre runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll play a crucial role in supporting our staff, therapists, and volunteers, while also providing a welcoming environment for the families we serve., · Oversee day-to-day centre operations, including opening/closing procedures and security and ensuring the facility runs smoothly and facilities are well maintained.

· Manage the Centre Coordinator

· Coordinate centre scheduling, including therapist sessions and other meetings

· Provide administrative support to the CEO and handle enquiries

· Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and charity policies

· Maintain personnel records & IT access

· Oversee the client record keeping system and support staff users

· Support staff recruitment and induction processes, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence with IT systems

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Empathy and understanding for the families we support

· Flexibility to adapt work to support the changing needs of the charity

Desirable Qualities:

· Understanding of children's mental health

· Experience in office management

· Experience in volunteer management

· Driver's license and own vehicle

The Purple Elephant Project is a dynamic charity providing vital therapeutic interventions for children and young people in Greater London. Our mission is to alleviate mental health distress by working through challenging and traumatic early life events using Play and Art Therapy. We're seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to join our growing team and help us continue making a difference in young lives.