Poole Lifecentre & Foodbank Manager

  • Poole, Dorset
  • £30,800 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Location: St James' Church Centre, Poole, BH15 1JP
Hours: 30-37 per week (negotiable)
Salary: £30,800 p.a. (full-time) + 6% employer pension contribution
Contract: PermanentAbout the role
You will lead the centre's staff, volunteers, and partner network, ensuring the delivery of practical help, relational support, and spiritual encouragement in a safe, welcoming environment. You'll champion our values - Welcoming, Alongside, Trusted, Practical, and Empowering - while building strong partnerships with local churches, agencies, and supporters.What you'll be doing:
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations across the main site and satellites.
  • Recruiting, equipping, and encouraging a thriving volunteer team.
  • Building partnerships with churches, statutory agencies, and community groups.
  • Developing services that respond to local needs - e.g. debt advice, community meals, lone-parent support.
  • Promoting the Lifecentre so it's seen as a trusted place to receive and give support.
  • Ensuring the highest standards in safeguarding, health & safety, and professionalism.
We're looking for someone who:
  • Is a practising Christian, ready to share the hope of Christ with gentleness and respect (occupational requirement under Equality Act 2010).
  • Has proven leadership experience in community or charity settings.
  • Relates easily to people in crisis and can inspire and unite teams from diverse backgrounds.
  • Is highly organised, emotionally intelligent, and able to juggle priorities with grace.
  • Can work flexibly, occasionally including evenings or weekends.
Why join us?This is a chance to shape a well-respected, growing service that's transforming lives in Poole. You'll be part of a supportive, faith-driven charity committed to generosity, integrity, and grace - both in how we serve our guests and how we work together.How to apply:
Visit for the application form and full role profile.Closing date: 8th Sept at 12noon
Interviews: probably w/c 15 SepPlease mention OSCAR when responding.

Oscar