Community Centre Manager

Apleona GmbH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Dublin is seeking a Community Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations of a community center. This leadership role involves managing staff, budgets, and developing partnerships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a similar management position, strong leadership and organizational skills, and is familiar with health and safety regulations. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the local community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a management role, ideally within community services or not-for-profits.
• Strong leadership, financial, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable with budgeting, planning, and reporting.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation and facility management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and report monthly to the Board.
• Develop and implement business and marketing plans.
• Manage financial performance, budgets, and funding applications.
• Maintain the centres to a high standard of safety and cleanliness.
• Recruit, supervise, and support staff.
• Engage with local organisations to ensure diverse, inclusive services.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and governance policies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

• Advert Title Community Centre Manager
• Advert Text

  Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, full-time.

  Dublin
  Permanent
  Full-time

  We’re looking for a Community Centre Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of one community center in the Fingal area. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives on responsibility, relationship-building, and community engagement.

  About the Role

  You’ll be the main point of contact for the Centres, ensuring they run smoothly and serve the local community effectively. This includes everything from managing staff and budgets to developing business plans and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders, such as schools, resident groups, Fingal County Council, and others.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and report monthly to the Board
  • Develop and implement business and marketing plans
  • Manage financial performance, budgets, and funding applications
  • Maintain the centres to a high standard of safety and cleanliness
  • Recruit, supervise, and support staff
  • Engage with local organisations to ensure diverse, inclusive services
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and governance policies

  What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years in a management role, ideally within community services or not-for-profits
  • Strong leadership, financial, and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Comfortable with budgeting, planning, and reporting
  • Familiarity with health and safety legislation and facility management
  • IT literacy and confidence using digital tools

  Desirable Attributes

  • Motivated, solution-oriented, and approachable
  • Experience managing KPIs and community stakeholders
  • Flexible, with a hands-on approach to team support

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