Resource Centre Manager

Location: Galway

Salary range:

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience working in a leadership/management role in an educational/training setting/ A third level qualification in a relevant discipline (Level 8 NQF or Higher).

Closing date: Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Description:

The Role: Resource Centre Manager - Croi Na Gaillimhe - 37.5 hours

We are currently looking to recruit a Resource Centre Manager to lead our lovely team in Croi Na Gaillimhe. The centre provides a range of social and learning supports to the Galway area.

The manager will work closely with St James Conference to plan, develop, coordinate and implement the project work plan for the centre, which is in line with the needs and aims of Croi na Gaillimhe and the Society of St Vincent De Paul.

This is a unique opportunity to work with an organisation that makes a difference in the local community.

Candidate Requirements:

• A third level qualification in a relevant discipline is required for this role (e.g. Social Studies/Care, Community Studies, Community Education or related field) at Level 8 NQF or Higher.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a leadership/management role in an educational/training/Community setting is essential.
• Experience in leading a team or supervising staff and volunteers.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent team leading skills.
• Ability to oversee and support the work of volunteers.
• A team worker with an ability to prioritise tasks and to work well under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of record keeping and databases.
• Have excellent communication, facilitation and relationship building skills
• Delivery focused, with an expertise in people management.
• Excellent numerical skills and a working knowledge of budgeting management techniques.
• Working knowledge and training in Safeguarding requirements and a Child centred approach.

Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.

SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer