“Shape Our Charity’s Future – Deliver Impact, Lead Change, Secure Funding.”
Scropton Horse Centre, an established Riding for the Disabled (RDA) group, is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead our operations, drive income growth and ensure high‑quality activities with horses are offered for children and adults with additional needs.
About the Role
You will lead the strategic, operational and financial management of the Centre, ensuring excellent service delivery, strong team leadership and long‑term organisational sustainability. A key focus of the role is delivering against clear income targets and securing additional external funding to support the charity’s future development.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape organisational strategy with Trustees and deliver the business plan.
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations, systems, processes, health & safety and legal compliance.
- Manage the annual budget and ensure financial stability.
- Lead the Centre’s income‑generation strategy, including grant‑funding and corporate partnering, working to measurable income targets.
- Line management of the Equestrian Manager and Office Manager; support staff, freelance coaches and volunteers.
- Build strong relationships with funders, partners, schools, businesses and the local community.
- Represent the Centre and oversee marketing and PR activity.
About You
- Proven leadership experience in a small business, ideally a charity, community or multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Strong financial management and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Positive and proactive, with the ability to work in a 7‑day operational environment.
- Adaptable, with the ability to multitask, a quick thinker and pragmatic problem solver.
- Strong “people person”.
Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a respected Riding for the Disabled Centre and help more people benefit from the therapeutic and developmental power of horses.
Days & Hours
40 hours per week. Core days are Monday – Friday and core hours are between 9.00am – 4.00pm. However, the Centre operates Tuesday – Saturday, between 8.00am – 8.00pm, some weekend and evening hours will be required. Flexibility is key.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability and experience to:
https://airtable.com/appvJpnTnKmuusViV/pagF3JpA2utGUXI6D/form
Work Location: In person
