Jobs in Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland

Caberfeidh Horizons is a charitable company working with vulnerable adults and young people through training, community engagement and meaningful work opportunities. Based in Kingussie, we are looking to recruit a General Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day management of Caberfeidh Horizons in what can be a busy (and sometimes challenging) fast-paced environment. We deliver a training programme for adults with learning difficulties and operate two shops to help fund our core services.

Working in conjunction with the Caberfeidh Horizons Board, competent I.T. skills are imperative and a knowledge of Sage accounting or similar bookkeeping systems would be advantageous. Experience of budget management and managing staff are essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for management of the small staff team, development and delivery of our training programme, and running and upholding the high standards of both our shops. Experience of general retail management would be beneficial. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating the committed team of volunteers who staff our shops. A degree of flexibility, including working the occasional Saturday will be also be required.

A caring, empathetic management style is essential: fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for trainees, volunteers, staff and customers. Strong, thoughtful communication skills are imperative as well as an understanding of current Health & Safety practices.

We offer a competitive rate of pay, terms and conditions.