A new job opportunity is up for grabs with us!
We're seeking a Community Activity Co-ordinator for ‘The Edge’, Cumbria’s new-build Coastal Activities Centre due to open this summer on the harbourside in Whitehaven.
The Edge has a unique and exciting purpose, not just for water sports and other outdoor activities but a multitude of uses from community workshops to cultural events, as well as offering a range of usable spaces, accessible toilets, changing rooms, a café and overnight accommodation. Its location at the start of the C2C cycle route and on the Cumbria Coastal Way, with access to the outer harbour, will also open doors to developing the commercial aspects of a large and expanding market.
The facility will be managed by a main operator, local hospitality specialists Osprey Management Group, who will work with the WHC team and other partners to deliver a variety of outputs and outcomes for the benefit of the community.
Our new Community Activity Co-ordinator role is a fixed-term post starting before the centre launches and running for 18 months (with potential to be extended, subject to future funding). The successful candidate will develop strong and lasting relationships between all those connected with The Edge and its stakeholders. They will be responsible for identifying and developing options for community activities – from service providers to potential users – as well as organising and overseeing events that make the best use of the multi-functional spaces, working with a small but experienced team on the centre’s wider promotion.
The exciting £5m Edge project has been made possible with funding from Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact Multiplied – SiX – programme and the Coastal Communities Fund.
How to apply: Download the full job description and person specification from the link below for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Submit your CV and a covering letter, addressed to CEO Deanne Shallcross, to Lynn Denvir, Office Administrator, Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, 27 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7DN or email lynn@whitehavenhc.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 10am on Wednesday 19th March 2025
Interviews: w/c 31st March 2025