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General Manager (Charity Sector)

The Welcome
Knutsford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Company pension

Qualifications

Community engagement
Stakeholder engagement
Fiscal management
Management
Operations management
Café experience
Charity and third-sector experience
Computer literacy
Spreadsheets
Stakeholder liaison
Process improvement
Microsoft Office Suite
Email software
Cost control
Microsoft Office
Volunteer supervision
Social media platforms
Partnership building
Fundraising
Recruiting
Leadership
Communication skills
Grant proposal writing
Corporate regulatory compliance oversight
Operations leadership experience
Stakeholder management

Full job description

The Welcome (Knutsford) Limited

The Welcome is a registered charity dedicated to supporting our local community primarily but not exclusively in the Longridge and Shaw Heath residential areas. We run a friendly community café, provide support services, and deliver local projects that promote inclusion, wellbeing, and connection.

Our vision is to support the vulnerable and isolated people of Longridge and Shaw Heath. Our objective is to help people break the cycle of dependency, to give them hope and aspiration to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives at the heart of their community.

Job Purpose

The General Manager is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the charity. Including managing staff and volunteers, overseeing our community café and other services and projects, maintaining finances, and supporting fundraising and partnerships. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the General Manager plays a key role in delivering our vision, our strategic objectives and to ensure our long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Strategic Development

Leading day to day operations in line with the strategic goals and objectives set and agreed with the Board.

2. Operational Management

Oversee the day-to-day running of all charity operations, including the community café and delivery of services and projects.
Ensure services are welcoming, efficient, safe, and aligned with our purpose and objectives.
Develop systems and processes to improve service quality and staff support.

3. Staff and Volunteer Leadership

Line manage staff (e.g. café supervisor, support workers, admin) and lead regular team meetings.
Recruit, train, and support volunteers; foster a positive team environment.
Address any staffing or volunteer issues sensitively and in line with policies.

4. Finance and Administration

Work with the Treasurer and bookkeeper/accountant to manage the annual budget.
Monitor income and expenditure by service category, approve spending, and report monthly to the Board.
Ensure payroll, supplier payments, and records are kept up to date.

5. Fundraising and Income Generation

Maintain and develop income streams including:
Grant applications and reports
Premise income including Café footfall, revenue and profitability
Business Sponsorship
Private donations and local fundraising initiatives
Build relationships with funders, sponsors and stakeholders.

6. Governance and Compliance

Work with the Board to ensure legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. Charity Commission, H&S, safeguarding, GDPR).
Maintain up-to-date policies, risk assessments, and reports.
Attend trustee meetings and provide operational updates.

7. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Represent the charity locally and build positive relationships with partners, local authorities, funders, and the wider community.
Support marketing and communications, including social media and community outreach.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience in managing or coordinating operations in a charity, social enterprise, or community setting.
Ability to lead and support small teams of staff and volunteers.
Competence with basic financial tasks (budgets, reports, cost control).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, and basic charity compliance.

Desirable

Experience with grant applications and fundraising.
Familiarity with café or social enterprise management.
Lived or professional experience working in community development or with underrepresented groups.
Basic digital skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, email platforms, social media).
Understanding and knowledge of the wider community we serve and the specific challenges faced by the residents of Longridge and Shaw Heath.

Please send your CV and a short supporting statement (no more than two pages) explaining why you're the right person to lead The Welcome, addressing the essential and desirable criteria above, to [email protected].

Closing date: Tuesday 15 September 2026, 5pm. Interviews are expected week commencing 21 or 28 September 2026.

This role involves working with vulnerable adults and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Welcome (Knutsford) Limited, registered charity number 1142084. 146-147 Longridge, Knutsford WA16 8PD. 01565 750 905 | www.thewelcome.org.uk

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking

Work Location: In person

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