Help Build a New Kind of Community
The Grace Network is a series of place-based hubs, blending social enterprise with community transformation and reimagining how people live, work and belong together. These hubs ensure that financial success fuels deeper social impact, reinvesting surplus revenue into local initiatives, increasing staff pay, and providing essential goods and services at accessible rates.
We have three hubs across Gloucestershire based in The Old Department Store (Cirencester), Brimscombe Mill (Stroud) and Aston Down. Each site has its own unique style and atmosphere but all supporting the community.
We are looking for an exceptional Hub Host to lead and steward The Old Department Store. This is not a traditional venue manager or facilities role. It is an opportunity to shape the culture, impact and daily life of a thriving community ecosystem.
As Hub Host, you will be the visible heart of the hub - creating a welcoming environment, developing meaningful community connections, activating our Seven Sacred Spaces model and ensuring the site operates safely, effectively and sustainably.
If you are a natural host, community builder, organiser and leader who is passionate about creating spaces where people flourish, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
The Hub Host is responsible for the leadership, performance and impact of the hub. Working closely with the Hub Development Lead and wider Grace Network team, you will bring our vision to life through hospitality, community-building, operational excellence and strategic local partnerships.
The role combines three interconnected areas of responsibility:
You will cultivate a culture of welcome, belonging and dignity across the hub by:
- Being a visible, approachable and trusted presence on site
- Creating an environment where people feel safe, valued and included
- Building strong relationships with community members, partners, visitors and stakeholders
- Supporting community wellbeing and resilience initiatives
- Bringing The Grace Network's culture and values to life through events, gatherings and shared experiences
- Helping create a thriving and connected community ecosystem
- Bringing the Seven Sacred Spaces to Life
You will lead the practical delivery and activation of our unique Seven Sacred Spaces model by:
- Coordinating events, activities and programmes across the hub
- Working with internal teams to develop engaging community experiences
- Supporting communications, bookings, event promotion and community engagement
- Identifying opportunities to increase participation, impact and innovation
- Contributing ideas that strengthen the hub's role within the wider district and network
- Championing the cultural rhythms that make Grace Network hubs distinctive
- Stewarding the Site
You will ensure the hub operates safely, effectively and sustainably by:
- Overseeing day-to-day building operations and coordination
- Managing room bookings, event setups and shared spaces
- Coordinating maintenance, contractors and site improvements
- Leading health, safety and compliance responsibilities
- Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Officer for the hub
- Monitoring performance, reporting insights and supporting continuous improvement
- Managing budgets and supporting financial sustainability
Interview dates- 9th and 10th July at The Old Department Store, Cirencester
Pay: £40,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
