Title: Appleby Blue Community Centre Manager
Location: Appleby Blue Almshouse, Bermondsey, SE16
Salary: £45,000–£49,000
Closing Date: 19 December 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 12 January 2026
Applications must be sent to: syed@civitasrecruitment.co.uk
Help Shape Everyday Community Life at Our Stirling Prize-Winning Appleby Blue Almshouse
United St Saviour’s Charity is seeking a skilled, people-focused Community Centre Manager to lead the shared spaces at Appleby Blue Almshouse — our RIBA Stirling Prize-winning model of later-living in Bermondsey.
Appleby Blue is a place where older residents and local people regularly come together — sharing food, learning new skills, taking part in activities and connecting with their neighbours. The Community Centre Manager will play a key role in animating these spaces, ensuring they are well-used, well-managed and open to all.
About the Role
You will be a visible, hands-on manager who ensures our community centre runs smoothly each day.
You will:
- Animate and programme our community centre, with activities for people of all ages
- Develop strong partnerships with local organisations, voluntary groups and community members
- Lead and support staff, casual workers and volunteers
- Manage bookings, room hire income, budgets and operational processes
- Maintain high standards of safety, presentation and readiness across all spaces
- Work closely with the Resident Support Team to shape activity that supports residents’ wellbeing and connection
This is a role for someone who enjoys working directly with people and who can bring consistency, organisation and creativity to a community-facing environment.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is warm, approachable and confident working with a wide range of people
- Has experience running community spaces or delivering community programmes
- Is organised and comfortable managing operational detail
- Is proactive, calm and solutions-focused
- Can build trust with residents, partners and colleagues
- Is committed to open, inclusive community life
How to Apply
United St Saviour’s Charity has partnered with Civitas Recruitment to manage this recruitment process.
Applicants are required to submit the following two items:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter (or Letter of Application/Motivation) – this must clearly explain your motivation for applying to this specific role and to United St Saviour’s Charity.
All applications must be sent directly to:
📧 syed@civitasrecruitment.co.uk
📞 +44 (0) 207 971 1072
🔗 www.civitasrecruitment.co.uk
Read the full job description here: Appleby Blue Community Centre Manager Job Description
Help Us Build a Southwark Where Everyone Can Thrive
This role is central to bringing our community centre in the award-winning Appleby Blue almshouse to life each day. We look forward to hearing from candidates who want to make a genuine difference in Southwark.
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