Bursar/Centre Administrator

Rottingdean Whiteway Centre is a community centre providing a range of educational and leisure courses, talks and activities. The charity was established in 1974 and is run by a Management Committee of volunteers. Courses are led by paid tutors.

The bursar helps oversee the day to day running of the centre. This includes managing and supporting the three part-time caretakers and cleaners, ensuring there is stock of refreshments for attendees and collecting the takings from refreshment cash box. 

It is necessary to make short visits to the centre, usually weekly to collect takings. Communications with the caretakers is often done by email. The refreshments are usually bought quarterly, and the bursar will liaise with the volunteer building manager as necessary.  The role is estimated to average 1 hour per week. 

In addition throughout the year there are ten monthly evening Management Committee meetings where volunteers meet and share information about their respective activities.

Benefits

• Structured induction into the role and charity.
• Reward of ensuring the centre meets its purpose, runs smoothly and contributes to the life of Rottingdean village and surrounds.
• Support from other members of the management committee, and the pleasure of feeling part of the team.

Practical Considerations

The Whiteway Centre is off the Green in Rottingdean and is on the number 2 bus route and five minutes walk from the 12, 14 and 12 and 27 bus routes.

There is car parking.

The Committee meetings are held at the centre in the evenings.

Skills

A willingness to be a team player working with the other committee members to ensure the Centre fulfils its goal of being a key asset to the local community.

When do I need to be available?

Details	It is necessary to make short visits to the centre, all together taking an estimated 1hour per week. The Bursar is also expected to attend the 10 monthly evening Management Committee meetings.

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