Location: LSC Community Hub, Barking, IG11 9FE
Pay: £15 per hour
Hours: Starting 5-10 hours per week, flexible across Monday to Sunday
Mode: Hybrid (Work from Home & On-Site as required)
Responsible To: Chairperson, Leftley Sports Club

The LSC Community Hub, operated by Leftley Sports Club, is a vibrant, non-profit volunteer-led initiative serving Barking & Dagenham and surrounding areas. Located at Martin Peters Court on Meadow Road, our 72 sqm indoor space is designed to be a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all ages. The hub supports a wide range of community-led activities - from fitness and wellbeing sessions to cultural events and social projects - and is available for hire by local residents and organisations. Our mission is to foster community cohesion, promote healthy lifestyles, and empower local people through accessible and engaging services.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in community settings, and wants to make a tangible difference locally. You’ll handle administrative tasks, support facilities management, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Answering phone calls, taking messages, managing diaries, and handling correspondence
• Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems
• Issuing invoices, processing payments, and managing financial records
• Liaising with external service providers (e.g. utilities, telecoms, council)
• Responding to venue booking enquiries and managing bookings & payments
• Updating social media and website content (Facebook, YouTube)
• Preparing monitoring & evaluation reports
• Supporting grant applications

• Supporting health and safety compliance, including weekly fire alarm tests
• Coordinating with contractors for maintenance and repairs
• Monitoring and replenishing stocks and supplies
• Organising cleaning schedules and cleaners

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade A–C or equivalent) or demonstrable skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Basic financial administration (invoices, petty cash, spreadsheets)
• Professional, clear verbal communication
• Proactive, enthusiastic and able to work independently
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Collaborative and dependable
• Passion for community service and engagement

• Experience in community work
• Bookkeeping experience

• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• A chance to be part of a dynamic and growing community organisation
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing hub

We’d love to hear why you’re passionate about community work. Please send your CV and a short cover letter to: info@leftleysportsclub.org.uk

(NB: Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

The LSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicant will be required to undertake enhanced DBS disclosure.