Development & Administration Officer

The Wynd Centre, Paisley has been in existence for over forty years as the mission and outreach centre of Oakshaw Trinity Church. Its purpose is to provide outreach to the local community of all faiths and none in both Paisley, and the surrounding areas.

Our Centre fulfils this role by providing Counselling Services and also accommodation for local community groups. It has an auditorium used for various types of functions and entertainment. There is also office space that is available to rent for either short or longer term use.

The Centre has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services.

The Development & Administration Officer is responsible to the Board of Directors (the Board)

The Development & Administration Officer has a responsibility for employees and budgets and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the implementation of vision, strategy, priorities and policy as determined by the Board and the administrative requirements of Oakshaw Trinity Church. With an instruction from the Board of Directors to reach a balanced budget by 2027, the Development & Administration Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering this, ensuring that the Centre’s resources (human, financial, and material) are aligned to support a sustainable presence.

The Development & Administration Officer holds a crucial role in creating and sustaining the conditions in which growth is possible.

• To ensure the smooth running of the Wynd Centre on a day-to-day basis by overseeing the efficient and cost-effective use of the premises and maximising its resources;
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, valued and supportive service to all current and prospective users of the Centre;
• To ensure robust stewardship, compliance, and risk management in all functions;
• To develop, promote and encourage high standards of management expertise,building capacity and delivering measurable improvements in performance;
• To resolve any day-to-day problems that may arise quickly and satisfactorily;
• To oversee and report to the Board the fabric repairs and maintenance of the building.

The Post-holder holds a crucial role in creating and sustaining growth.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and oversight of staff employed within the Centre or Oakshaw Trinity Church and those working on a voluntary basis;
• Develop and maximise usage of the Centre;
• Lead a positive culture to ensure an open and healthy working environment which maximises the contributions of all staff;
• Ensure the provision of authentic, consistent and confident leadership with training, regular performance appraisals and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and licences;
• Maintain absolute integrity and professionalism, respecting the confidentiality ofissues considered by the Board;
• Ensure that the staffing structure is fit for purpose and that appropriate delegations of financial and operational accountability are in place;
• Oversee the work of any contractors undertaking work on the premises of the Centre or Oakshaw Trinity Church;
• Reporting to the Board at their regular meetings;
• Any other duties as requested by the Board for the Centre’s services.

• Ensure the Board receive appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters and enable them to fulfil their governance, risk management and safeguarding responsibilities;
• Ensure the highest standards of best practice in terms of the governance expected of a Charity registered in Scotland, maintaining full compliance;
• Ensure that an adequate risk management strategy is maintained and implemented.

• Work closely with the Treasurer and Board to deliver a balanced budget;
• Develop and maintain a Fundraising Strategy in consultation with the Board;
• Control a budget as agreed with the Board;
• Oversee the issue of invoices, monitoring of payments and collection of debtwhere necessary;
  
  Perform all payroll duties;
• Have the authority to negotiate prices and deal with external suppliers and contractors in accordance with the agreed budget and financial procedures;
• Develop and propose new ideas and plans in relation to…