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SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL LEISURE, CULTURE & TOURISM
An exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic and innovative Manager We are looking for someone who can rise to the challenge of managing Southampton's two leading Outdoor Centres
which includes Southampton Water Activities Centre and Woodmill Outdoor Centre/Canoe Shop.
As Operations Manager you will be responsible for all aspect of the Centre's operations and will be expected
to develop and build on existing relationships with the Centre's stakeholders. We are looking for a determined and result orientated manager with a successful track record of management of outdoor
facilities including sailing centre, outdoor activity and canoe centre, and an outdoor retail shop.
The courses delivered by the Centre's qualified staff are of a high standard and the person appointed will be expected to
maintain and build on this reputation. The postholder will be qualified to degree level or equivalent and have excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. An in-depth knowledge and experience in effective financial budgetary management, people performance management,
Health and Safety (especially realing to ourdoor), quality standards and systems are essential. Able to demonstrate a strategic approach to service development and delivery of outdoor facilities,
an understanding of funding streams and major project management would be advantageous.
In addition an excellent customer focus, partnership working and exceptional standards
in service delivery are a must. Can you meet the challenges and exceed our expectations? If so we would like to hear from you, interviews are held on 13 & 14th August 2008. Closing date 01/08/2008.
For an application pack, please apply online to wwww.hampshirejobs.org.uk alternatively
e-mail recruitment@southampton.gov.uk or telephone (023) 8083 3111, or write to Recruitment Team,
Southampton City Council, 1st Floor, Park House, 102-108 Above Bar Street, Southampton S014 7DT. Casual/Seasonal Instructors£6 - £7 per hour Woodmill is one of four outdoor education centres owned and managed by Southampton City Council. It is a specialist canoeing centre with access to white water, placid water and sea paddling. The Centre has extensive grounds with ropes courses and artificial climbing walls. If you would like to join our enthusiastic and committed team of instructors and have excellent interpersonal, organisational and paddling skills, we would like to hear from you. You should be a qualified BCU Level 2 Coach, either kayak of canoe, with experience instructing both young people and adults. Additional outdoor qualifications in any of the following: climbing, orienteering, ropes courses, archery and environmental studies would also be an advantage. Start dates for casual staff throughout the year with full time staff needed during the peak summer months. For further information, please telephone 023 8091 5742 or write to: The Operations Manager Woodmill Outdoor Centre Woodmill Lane Swaythling Southampton SO18 1JR or email: info@woodmill.co.uk Closing date: None. We have a positive approach to Equal Opportunities and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed. Jobs are open to job-share unless otherwise stated. All council offices are designated no-smoking areas. www.southampton.gov.uk Duty Manager - Woodmill Outdoor Centre£18,430 - £25,320 Pay Award Pending Grade 7 We'll look to you to deliver a range of water and land-based programmes for schools, colleges and brochure courses. This will include assisting with supervision and deployment of staff, organising and developing outdoor learning programmes, repairing and maintaining equipment, and being actively involved in teaching. A relevant qualification such as a degree/teaching certificate will by highly valued. You'll be a BCU level 3 coach is at least one dicipline Interviews to be held on 13th & 14th August 2008 Closing date 01/08/2008 For an application pack, please apply online to www.hampshirejobs.org.uk alternatively e-mail recruitment@southampton.gov.uk or telephone (023) 8083 3111, or write to Recruitment Team, Southampton City Council, 1st Floor, Park House, 102-108 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DT |
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Updated 16 July 2008 CH