Centre Manager

Want to express your Christian faith in a holistic, authentic way? Are you a welcoming, encouraging people-person?

Use your energy and drive to welcome people of all ages to our popular Christian retreat centre in rural Essex. We provide fun and restorative times for individuals, families and groups.

https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/

You will live on the coastal nature park of the Blackwater estuary, in a 2 bedroom chalet with all meals and household bills provided.

Salary £20,600, 20% employer’s contributory pension, 28 days leave including bank holidays and statutory days.

You will lead a small resident community who live by a simple rhythm of life described by our founder Rev. Norman Motley as “work, worship, study and play”. There is an occupational requirement to be a Christian. The Christian ethos is inclusive, welcoming and respecting of people of all faiths and none.

The centre manager/warden has responsibility for both the strategic development of the work and the day to day operational management of the centre. This includes recruiting staff and volunteers, financial management and budgeting, overseeing the administration, site maintenance and catering. In the summer up to 60 people may be staying on site.

We strongly recommend that you stay at the centre for a weekend before the selection process so that you get a feel for the spirit and vitality of the place and the scope of the role.

Application is by email to chair@othona.org with a CV and a letter detailing why you have applied for the post. Two references from your most recent employment or equivalent will be taken. You will require an enhanced DBS check with barring (children’s list) before commencing employment.

Closing Date 30th November

Interview 6-7th December at the Bradwell centre.

Full job description and person specification

Centre Manager JD Bradwell 2024 - Final

Centre manager person spec 2024 - scoring

Background information

Othona Bradwell - information sheet