Call out to all those with experience in management and hospitality… Do you have what it takes to help transform the Inn at Kingsbarns into a vibrant community hub? If the answer is YES! to this rewarding post, then we’d love to hear from you. We want an individual who is not only motivated to make a real difference to life in Kingsbarns but is committed to having fun along the way.
A competitive salary is offered and accommodation onsite may be available.
**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight Sunday 10th March 2024**
Acquisition Update and Job Vacancy: Community Hub Manager
**Deadline for applications: Midnight Sunday 10 March 2024**
We are delighted to report that the community acquisition of the Inn at Kingsbarns is underway.
The details are yet to be finalised, but assuming everything proceeds as planned we expect to be able to take ownership on 15th April 2024. There will be more news about community shares and a celebration of this milestone in the history of the village in the very near future, but in the first instance, we need to appoint a manager to help with the transition. Full details of the job vacancy including a PDF can be found below.
Role Description This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role within a highly exciting community project, making a real difference to life in the village of Kingsbarns.
Background: Kingsbarns Community Development Trust (KCDT) is looking for a Manager to join us to assist with the acquisition and management of the Inn at Kingsbarns as it becomes a Community Hub. The post is funded in the first instance by the Scottish Land Fund.
Role Description: The successful candidate will take responsibility for developing the final details of the business and management plan for the Kingsbarns Inn which has recently been acquired by KCDT and is due to open as a Community Hub on 15th April 2024.
Purpose of the post: The main purpose of this role is to work with the KCDT (and the Kingsbarns Community Benefit Society [KCBS] once it is active), to help deliver the plan to make the Kingsbarns Community Hub sustainable for the future by managing the smooth transition to new management.
Hours, and pay: A notional 35-hour week with the requirement to complete additional hours and some evening and weekend work as required to meet the role requirements. This will include working from home until 15th April.
Contract: The contract of employment will switch to the KCBS from 15th April and accommodation on site may become available. In the first instance, this is a six-month contract, but the post may transition to that of long-term Hub manager, by mutual agreement.
Salary: to be agreed.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Trial period: 1 month, with completion of agreed initial tasks to the satisfaction of KCDT
**Deadline for applications: Midnight Sunday 10 March 2024**
KEY TASKS
Support the running of the Inn as a community hub, including development of a daytime café as outlined in the Business Plan. There will also be some forward planning towards the introduction of a shop and restaurant on the premises, planned for year 2. This overarching task to be undertaken through:
Preparation for and management of the Hub This will include, but is not limited to:
Obtaining appropriate licences to ensure regulatory compliance
Responsibility for ensuring compliance with relevant environmental, health and safety regulations and liaising with Fife Council in this regard
Stock and equipment checks/stock control
Purchasing essential items as needed
Opening and / or maintaining accounts with key vendors and banks
Writing up policies and procedure for administration of the hub, staff and volunteers in agreement with the KCDT/KCBS board and complying with existing KCDT policies
Operate an income and financial recording system
Preparing job adverts and employment contracts for staff
Working on budget structuring and projection
Liaising with the current owner to learn till system and room booking system
Creating a maintenance information file (locating trip switches, water meter, water valves etc)
Risk management and troubleshooting
Reporting progress to the KCDT/KCBS
Community engagement
Liaising with the KCDT/KCBS board and volunteers
Liaising with existing village groups and local businesses
Encouraging more people to be involved in the project
Supporting and promoting new activities in the Hub
Partnerships
Working with the KCDT Board and KCBS to maintain existing relationships with external stakeholders and others in the public, private and third sectors to promote the activities of the Hub.
Working with key delivery partners such as food and drink suppliers to support the development of the Hub and investigate local produce opportunities for the future shop and restaurant
Working with the Kingsbarns Community Council and other similar bodies
Working with national agencies such as the Plunkett Foundation
Undertaking other tasks as agreed with the Board of KCDT/KCBS in line with the job purpose
Person Specification
What Knowledge, Experience and Skills are we looking for?
Essential:
Good communication skills, oral and written
Experience of working in the hospitality business
Experience of working and engaging with people from different age groups
Good organisational skills and the ability to set and achieve realistic targets, meet deadlines, manage workload and work well on your own initiative
Ability to work as a member of a team and to get the best from others in the team including volunteers
Computer literacy with experience of using accounting tools such as Excel or equivalent.
A positive attitude, flexibility, the willingness to adapt to the needs of the role including working irregular hours
Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting
Knowledge of alcohol and hotel legalisation
Knowledge of recruitment processes and laws
Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
Personal Licence to sell alcohol (if not, KCDT will fund required training)
Current driving licence and access to a car
Creativity and flair
Knowledge of the community of Kingsbarns and surrounding area.
Experience of working within the third sector (paid or as a volunteer)
How to Apply Please apply by email to kingsbarnsdevtrust@gmail.com Tell us why you are applying for the job and why you consider yourself suitable for the role and attach your current CV. Include the names of two referees and your available start date. Details of the recruitment process, which will include an online interview and, for short-listed candidates, a visit to the Inn, will be provided after the deadline.
Thank you for your continued interest and support of the community buyout. We wanted to give you a brief update on the current state of play.
First, we are actively pursuing a manager for the Inn (community hub) and have had a great response to the recent job ad. We expect to have more news of an appointment soon.
Second, and in common with many property purchases, the due diligence and legals can take some time to complete. Whilst this is taking longer than initially anticipated, we are happy to report that lawyers for all parties are working together to get everything finalised as soon as possible.
Third, we will be launching a community share offer later in May to help raise funds for running and development costs. This will be an exciting time and a major milestone in our journey to create a much needed and successful community hub for all to enjoy.
We will keep you updated with news and dates for your diary. In the meantime, we would like to thank everyone for their continued support (and patience). Rest assured the finish line is in sight!
As ever, we welcome any questions you may have and encourage you to send them by email to: kingsbarnsdevtrust@gmail.com
KINGSBARNS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST Invites you to the 2023 AGM Kingsbarns Memorial Hall Saturday 25th November 10.30-12.00 Teas, coffee, biscuits All very welcome
AGENDA
Minutes of last AGM, 24th September 2022
Matters arising
Report by the Chair
Treasurer’s Report and approval of accounts
Election of Board
Community purchase of the Inn at Kingsbarns
Community Benefit Society Ltd
Open forum
The KCDT Board can have up to 12 members. It currently consists of six elected members and three co-opted members who are up for election to the Board. Applications from residents for positions on the KCDT Board are warmly welcome. Nomination forms will be available at the meeting or by emailing the Secretary, ionamacphie@btinternet.com.
Please attend the AGM to find out what is happening with Community Purchase of the Inn at Kingsbarns.
Notice served by Sue Jenkins/Frances Andrews (Co-Chairs), on Friday 3rd November 2023
Our CROWDFUNDER is LIVE and the clock is ticking! Please join #theINNcrowd today and help our community purchase the historic Inn at Kingsbarns.
Together we can create a community-owned hub, providing a much-needed shop and café, while retaining the pub, restaurant, and rooms.
Every single donation raised during this crowdfunding will count towards our community buyout of the Inn at Kingsbarns, so please also share, share, share with anyone who loves Kingsbarns!
DONATIONS IN CASH or CHEQUE Cheques should be made out to Kingsbarns Development Trust. Please hand in or post to Sue Jenkins at 11 Back Stile, Kingsbarns, KY16 8ST. So that we can claim the 25% Gift Aid please include your name and gift aid form with your donation.
DONATIONS BY CARD Please visit our online Crowdfunding page to make your donation by card or to follow the progress of our campaign.
Please note we accept donations by BACS payment and in other currencies if that is more convienent. For more information please contact kingsbarnsdevtrust@gmail.com.
Would you like to help the Kingsbarns Community Trust in an other way? Please get in touch, we are always looking for more volunteers and other services to support the Inn at Kingsbarns community buyout project.
Kingsbarns Community Development Trust (KCDT) are absolutely delighted to have won an award of £590,000 from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF).
This funding will enable us to keep the Inn at Kingsbarns open, and is a huge first step towards creating a lively and welcoming community pub, including a café and village shop for essentials and local produce.
We are so thankful to the Scottish Land Fund for seeing the amazing potential that this funding has for Kingsbarns.
We still have lots of fundraising to do to reach our target, and will be launching a crowdfunding campaign over the summer to help us restore this well-loved building to its traditional place at the heart of the village. Together we can create a successful local business that really meets the needs of our community.
We will be holding a community meeting soon to share more details about the project, as well as how you can get involved in the next steps and buy shares in the pub to secure its long-term future.
In the meantime, please sign up for email updates and we’ll keep you posted!
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The village spring fair is taking place on Saturday 27th May from 10am-12.30pm at the Memorial Hall on Main Street.
Organised by the Kingsbarns Community Development Trust with Friends of the Church and Memorial Hall Committee, the fair will include a plant, book and bric-a-brac sale, as well as a raffle, home baking and refreshments.
All proceeds will be shared between the three organisations.
“Local Place Plans offer communities the opportunity to develop proposals for their local area expressing their aspirations and ambitions for future change.”
Whether you live or work in the area or just like to visit, this is your chance to inform how you would like this wonderful little corner of Scotland to develop over the coming years.
We’d love to hear more about what you love, what you hate, what you’d change and what you value. Whether it’s big things like energy and food security, or little things like paths and play parks, this is your chance to shape the future of our magical little nook in the East Neuk.
Please complete our pre-engagement community questions, which will help identify areas of discussion for future community workshops.
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