The Village Centre, Englefield Green TW20 0QXis seeking to recruit a Centre ManagerSalary: £35,000 - £40,000 based on experienceHours: 40 hours per week 28 days statutory annual leave entitlement per year (including Public Holidays) A probationary period of 3 months appliesThe Centre Manager will be responsible for maintaining a place of acceptance and welcome for all the community, offering space available for hire and a drop-in café area.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Manager will work alongside other staff and volunteers, and the main tasks will be:· To work with the Local Ecumenical Partnership at St Jude’s United Church, Englefield Green· To be part of a visible Christian presence in the village· To oversee the day-to-day running of the Centre including the hire of the premises· Oversight and development of our main Outreach programmeso Baby Basicso Child Contact Centreo Lunch Clubo Community fridge & Kitcheno Community Foodbank· To oversee and manage staff and volunteers· To maintain adequate computer records associated with the running of the premises· To maintain and update the Village Centre website and co-ordination of our social media channels· To ensure financial responsibility of the Centre by having a strong understanding of the finances of the Centre and proceed with grant applications and fundraising opportunities as needed.Applicants should be a current and active member of a Christian Church or community.For an application pack please email: office@sfmc.org.ukor write to Mrs Sue Burgoine, Woodthorpe Methodist Church, Clarendon Road, Ashford TW15 2QRTel: 01784 249277 (Mon – Wed 9.00am – 1.00pm)Closing date: 11th April 2025 Interviews at The Village Centre, Englefield Green TW20 0QX
Here is the 2025 programme: if you would like updates, send an email to concerts@stjudeschurch.info .15 March - Royal Holloway students,5 April - Royal Holloway studentsThe March and April concerts showcase outstanding RH students performing in a wide variety of genres17 May - Piano students of James Kirby24 May - Isabella Morgan (piano)7 June - Christopher Hill (flute)5 July - Ben Norris (piano)19 July - Julian Hellaby (piano)4 October - Julie Aherne and friends play Baroque chamber music8 November - James Kirby (piano)
Our own supported activities are Baby Basics, the Child Contact Centre and the Community Fridge. In addition there are the Monday Lunch Club for over-55s, and Thursday trips on the Community Bus; for details of these contact the Manager on 01784 471110 or email manager@villagecentre.org.uk .There are regular Cooking Classes for adults and for children - again contact the Manager or the website www.villagecentre.org.ukRegular users currently include Runnymede Foodbank, Music with Mummy, The Woods Shed Jazz Club, My Little Sunshine Playgroup, Stepping Stones Music School, Barre Concept, Pilates (various levels), and Screen on the Green Film Club.The cafe is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.00am to 2.00pm, and on Thursday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. In school half-terms it opens from Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
The refurbishment of the external stonework on St Jude's has been completed, at a cost of £16000. Thank you for your patience whilst the work was under way.We now have permission to progress with the painting and gilding of the clock face. This will cost in the region of £10000. If you are willing to contribute to the cost of this, please make use of the donate button on this site.
