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General Manager - EATS Rosyth
Created: 28/04/2025
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: General ManagerOrganisation: EATS RosythContract: Temporarty (one year initially, subject to continued funding)Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekend and evening workSalary: £35,000 with contributory pension schemeLocation: 115a Queensferry Road, Rosyth, Dunfermline KY11 2PS - but some travel around Fife will be requiredRosyth Community Projects Limited, known as EATS Rosyth (Edible & Tasty Spaces) is a registered charity based in Rosyth. They operate EATS Greenspaces - Community Garden, Centenary Orchard, and EATS Hub (where EATS Living Room Cafe is also hosted).
EATS Living Room Cafe and EATS Hub rentable spaces and outdoor catering are social enterprises providing revenue for EATS Rosyth's projects. They also run EATS Educates, a community-based food education project working in the four primary schools in Rosyth.
EATS Rosyth is a vibrant and well-respected organisation. In addition to the staff team, there are over 100 enthusiastic volunteers who work and learn together, supporting each other in the inclusive and supportive environment. This provides valuable work experience and training to develop skills for those facing barriers to mainstream work. Across their sites, they offer a diverse range of activities, some of which are in partnership with other charities and public sector organisations. They provide opportunities to promote health and wellbeing, foster social inclusion, enhance connections with nature, grow and maintain strong volunteer engagement, and foster community resilience.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join an experience and dedicated team of staff and volunteers, working together to create real community impact. The General Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational management for EATS Rosyth. They will ensure the charity delivers its mission effectively, supports and values its volunteers and staff, maintains financial and legal compliance, and continues to grow sustainably to meet the needs of the community. Key responsibilities will include:
- Strategic leadership
- Operational management
- Staff and volunteer management
- Finance and fundraising
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Governance
About you
Some of the criteria and qualities for this post include:
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable management experience
- Experience of, and success in, securing grant funding
- Experience of partnership working and ability to develop strong partnerships
- Genuine interest in community development and engagement, social justice and environmental issues
- Ability to build relationships with a wide range of people
- Organised and proactive, creative, and solution-focused
Please see more information about EATS Rosyth at www.eatsrosyth.org.uk
For more information please e-mail Anda Griveteanu, Chair of the Board of Trustees on [email protected] or call 07925427030.
How to apply
Please send your CV along with an A4 letter (maximum of two pages), detailing why you are the best candidate for the role of General Manager with EATS Rosyth. Send your completed application to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Post: Anda Grivetaneau, Chair, EATS Rosyth, 115a Queensferry Road, Rosyth KY11 2PS
The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 May 2025.
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