We are seeking a creative Entrepreneur with an understanding of the aims and ethos of working within the third sector. If you have experience of developing or working within social enterprises then we are keen to engage your skills. The Social Enterprise Coordinator will support the development of our wellbeing centre as a key means of income generation for the charity. This will involve identifying and increasing a customer base to access a range of wellbeing classes and workshops, identifying additional opportunities for income generation within the centre and marketing our space to increase rental income. They will also be involved in the design and delivery of other new services that have income potential.
The Health and Wellness Hub are a registered charity established in 2012 to provide a community-based health and wellbeing service in areas of North Lanarkshire that are in the top 10-15% data zones for multiple deprivation (SIMD 2020) The Charity has a particular focus on helping people who are marginalised and disadvantaged by reason of age, ill-health, disability and financial hardship. Alongside individuals accessing community based services, they can also participate in the “Transforming Lives” volunteer programme, aimed at individuals who have a number of support needs and are marginalised and disadvantaged in some way. The organisation is a supported business and 70% of the current staff team were participants on the volunteer programme.
The post of Social Enterprise Coordinator is a new role in our charity and we hope the post holder will bring a range of expertise and creativity to the task of income generation for the charity. The focus of our income generating strategy is our wellness centre this will include group exercise classes, workshops and retreats and community café. However, the post holder will be encouraged to identify and propose additional income generating opportunities too.
This post is funded by the Scottish Government Community Recovery Fund (Adapt and Thrive Programme)
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 16 August 2021