Halton Centre Manager

This is a key role and working with our partners you will facilitate the day to day running of this busy residential Adventurous Training (AT) centre. You will act as the facility custodian and manage a small team of instructors and volunteers to deliver an annual programme of AT courses to Army Cadets aged 15 plus and their Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. CCAT delivers National Governing Body (NGB) accredited pathways in all aspects of Mountaineering, Paddlesport, Caving, Mountain Biking and Snowsports. You may also be required on occasion to support AT concentrations delivered from our partner sites throughout the UK and assist with the delivery of a programme of national overseas expeditions.,

• Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager)
• Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
• 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
• A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
• Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
+ 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. + Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year. + An additional five days of volunteering leave.
• Support for qualifications and personal development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Railcard (if you are eligible)
• A caring and supportive team environment., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training. We are looking for a self-motivated enthusiastic and experience person to manage our Adventurous Training Centre at Halton, Lancaster., Experience of working with young people and adults in a residential setting.
• Qualified and experienced in the delivery of outdoor activities to young people.
• Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent organisational, management and administration skills, self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support. We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other's lives., You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity's work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

This is a rewarding and flexible role. The position is a permanent full time post (40 hours per week). The successful applicant will be required to travel occasionally. The starting annual salary for this post is £27,985.10.