Healthy Living Centre Manager

The Inner South Healthy Living Centre Manager will work in partnership with the Health Project leads LORAG, DPCF and MDA to ensure the efficient and effective management and development of the Inner South Health Partnership and the Healthy Living Centre aspect of Shaftesbury the HLC.

Operational Development

• Oversee the development of the Inner South Health Partnership projects including strategic and operational planning. 
• Maintain and develop effective management systems to promote good communication at all levels of the organisation.
• Ensure that programmes and services are delivered efficiently to the highest quality standards, that they have a beneficial impact on the population and that they respond to identified community need.
• Provide line management to and appraise the performance of all Health Project Managers and agree similar line management procedures for all health-related staff.
• Ensure that opportunities are made available for development.
• In conjunction with the Partner Organisations and representatives from other agencies, facilitate and develop an annual Operational Plan for the implementation of agreed health programmes in the designated areas of benefit.
• Develop and oversee a marketing strategy for the promotion of the Inner South Health Partnership programmes, activities and events.

Strategic Development

• Develop and maintain cordial and sound professional relationships with the Public Health Agency, Belfast Health Development Unit, Big Lottery Fund and other key stakeholders to effect policy change in favour of healthy living in the areas of benefit.

• Develop the key social economy aspects of the Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and the Inner South Health Partnership, enhancing sustainability, including income generation i.e. establish the Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and the Inner South Health Partnership as an accredited training provider and promote the selling of services and programmes to the community, public and private sectors.
• Work closely at strategic level with key health and other statutory officials.
• Represent the interests of the Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and the Inner South Health Partnership on external bodies, partnerships and multi-sectoral groups, both locally and regionally, as appropriate.
• Represent the interests of Shaftesbury the Healthy Living Centre on the Healthy Living Centres Regional Alliance.
• Represent the interests of the Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and the Inner South Health Partnership in the media and at public events.

Corporate Functions and Governance

• Convene and make detailed written reports to the monthly meeting of LORAG Board of Directors and the Inner South Health Partnership plus any other meetings deemed necessary
• Convene and report to the LORAG Finance and Employment Subgroup on a regular basis or as deemed necessary.
• In conjunction with the LORAG Finance and Employment Subgroup, lead in the recruitment, appointment and induction of all Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and Inner South Health Partnership project staff as well as providing terms and conditions of employment.
• Ensure that LORAG policies and procedures, including the Staff Handbook, are up to date, maintained and developed.
• Ensure that efficient and effective administrative procedures are implemented in relation to financial and other governance matters in accordance with current legislation.
• Ensure that Health and Safety at Work procedures are in place and maintained providing a safe working environment for all Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and Inner South Health Partnership project staff.

Standard Duties

• Ensure the proactive and effective control of attendance in accordance with Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and Inner South Health Partnership.
• Take such action as may be deemed necessary in grievance and disciplinary matters in accordance with approved policy and procedures.
• Attend appropriate training and events to keep up to date with relevant developments, policy and good management practices.
• Create and maintain good working relations with Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and Inner South Health Partnership, Directors and staff, fellow employees and clients.
• Be accountable for the motivation and morale for all Shaftesbury the Health Living Centre and Inner South Health Partnership project staff.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the LORAG Board of Directors within the status of the post.

Additional Benefits

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym

About LORAG

LORAG is a needs led community development organisation, founded in 1987 to support the residents and community of the Lower Ormeau.  LORAG have managed Shaftesbury Community and Recreation Centre, a council owned facility since 2000, successfully developing the Centre Health and Wellbeing services to the local and wide communities.   

LORAG has undertook the redevelopment additional facility attracting £2.8 million funding to develop the old Lagan Lockhouse as a Healthy Living Hub, Community Garden, Shed, Boat Store and River with river access point.  The redevelopment aims to improve on health and good relations through animating the towpath, river and community connection.  Providing a wide range of additional opportunities for young people to engage in water-based activities and social economy initiatives.  The project is currently under construction and set for completion in 2026.