Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service
Victoria House
Brighton Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6QZ
Tel: 01737 763156
E-mail: gill@rbcvs.org.uk
Web: www.rbcvs.org.uk
JOB TITLE
RBVS Operations Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO Chair of Trustees
HOURS
30hrs a week (FTE 40hrs)
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
LOCATION
Based in Redhill but travel around Surrey as required
SALARY
£26-28K (FTE)
We are looking for someone who is resourceful, a self starter, able to initiate and see
through new ideas and projects. Responsible for the development and management
of Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service, good at networking and relationship
building to promote the interests of both RBVS and its partner organisations at
Borough and County level. Also to assist and support voluntary and Community
Groups in Reigate and Banstead to enable them to adopt efficient and effective ways
of working.
Car driver and own transport essential as the post holder will need to travel across
the Borough and County.
Flexibility is required as some attendance at evening and weekend meeting will be
required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND TASKS
Leadership and Management
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To undertake strategic and business planning and to implement
policies. Reporting to the Directors.
To find new funding opportunities and make successful applications
To identify resources and partnerships to enable the RBVS to take a
lead in developing the local sector.
To provide accurate and timely reporting to key stakeholders
To utilise and manage the resource available from Directors to
enhance service delivery.
Financial and Legal Management
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Make annual applications for core funding
To oversee the financial management and report to Directors
accordingly.
To work with the Treasurer to set and keep within approved budget
Up keep of the accounting package (quick books) in conjunction with
the Treasurer
Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service Ltd
A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in the UK No. 07217319
Charity registration no. 1138897
Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service
Victoria House
Brighton Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6QZ
Tel: 01737 763156
E-mail: gill@rbcvs.org.uk
Web: www.rbcvs.org.uk
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Produce regular reports and prepare draft annual figures for statutory
accounts
To ensure RBVS fulfils its aims and objectives and to ensure
compliance with requirements of organisations
To manage the use and upkeep of premises in line with leasing or
ownership arrangement
Staff Management
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Oversee the management of the office and ensure all policy and
procedures are carried out effectively.
Line manage members of staff. To undertake staff reviews and
appraisals including development plans.
To oversee and support the RBVS office volunteers in line with the
RBVS volunteers and volunteering policy.
Support to voluntary and community groups
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To work closely with all local groups. Supporting their ability to adapt
and respond to community needs, funding changes and new
initiatives and opportunities
To look at key unmet social needs within the community and to identify
the resources, organisations and partnerships which may fill these
needs
To provide information and advice to local voluntary, community
groups and charities. In accordance with Companies House and
Charity Commission requirements.
To advise on funding searches and funding applications
To keep up to date with trends in the voluntary sector and support
clients in understanding the implications of changes for them.
To develop a resource bank of good practice, including governance,
and funding..
Work with volunteers to offer support to voluntary organisations in the
local area
To provide back office support (eg photocopying facility, DBS checks)
Representation
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To represent and promote RBVS and the local Voluntary, Community and
Faith sectors at meetings, forums and other activities, to work in partnership
with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies and to keep in regular
Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service Ltd
A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in the UK No. 07217319
Charity registration no. 1138897
Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service
Victoria House
Brighton Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6QZ
Tel: 01737 763156
E-mail: gill@rbcvs.org.uk
Web: www.rbcvs.org.uk
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contact with local organisations to keep them informed on assistance we can
offer.
To develop and keep up to date RBVS web-site, collate & distribute regular E
bulletins and to provide Information sheets and publicity material.
To co-ordinate arrangements for network lunch meetings and other RBVS
events
General Administration
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Overall control of databases, ensuring information is kept up to date
Responsibility for office procedures and resources to cover the daily
administration allocating tasks as required to admin staff and / or
volunteer team.
Ensuring that office usage is carefully managed to avoid conflicts of
interest and to protect the confidentiality of client meeting.
Reigate & Banstead Voluntary Service Ltd
A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in the UK No. 07217319
Charity registration no. 1138897