Trustee or Co‑opted Volunteer – Building Compliance & Management
Kenilworth Centre (Registered Charity)
Volunteer role | Kenilworth
About the Kenilworth Centre
The Kenilworth Centre is an independent charity at the heart of Kenilworth, providing inclusive, affordable space and support for young people and the wider community. Our core purpose is youth provision, offering safe, supportive “third spaces” that help young people build confidence, skills and resilience. Alongside this, we are home to a range of community activities, support groups, local organisations and businesses.
The Centre operates from a large, well-used community building that is open seven days a week and sees in excess of 1000 people through the doors each week.
Demand for both youth and community services continues to grow within the town, making the safe, compliant operation of the building essential to everything we do.
The Role
We are seeking a Trustee or co‑opted volunteer with experience in building management and compliance to support our management team and trustees.
The Kenilworth Centre holds the building on a full repairing lease, meaning the charity is responsible for all aspects of building compliance, maintenance and safety. This role will play a key part in helping us meet those responsibilities effectively, safely and sustainably.
You will act as an adviser, helping to guide decisions rather than delivering day‑to‑day operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advice
- Health & Safety, fire safety, electrical safety and statutory inspections
- Planned and reactive maintenance
- Contractor management and procurement
- Risk management related to the building
Additional support in the following areas:
- Support the Centre Manager and Treasurer in understanding compliance requirements and priorities
- Help ensure the Centre remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice
- Contribute to long‑term financial planning for the upkeep and sustainability of an ageing building
- For a Trustee role: take part in trustee meetings and governance decisions
- For a co‑opted volunteer role: attend meetings as needed in an advisory capacity
Who We’re Looking For
We would welcome applications from individuals with experience in areas such as:
- Building or facilities management
- Property compliance or surveying
- Health & Safety
- Construction, maintenance, or estates management
- Compliance or risk management in a regulated environment
Previous trustee experience is not essential. What matters most is:
- Practical experience and sound judgement
- An ability to explain technical issues clearly to non‑specialists
- A commitment to the Centre’s charitable purpose and values
Why Join Us?
- Make a direct impact on services supporting young people and the community
- Use your professional skills for social good
- Be part of a committed, friendly trustee and staff team
- Flexible time commitment (typically a few hours per month)
To apply please email sarah@thekenilworthcentre.com to arrange an initial meeting.
NB:
All volunteers and trustees will require references and DBS checks.