Hackney Fixing Factory Workshop Manager

Hackney Fixing Factory Workshop Manager Location: Primarily Hackney, with occasional travel to our head office in Brixton and other Fixing Factory locations in Camden and Haringey Hours: Part-time - 30 hours per week Working pattern: Four days per week Exact hours will be agreed with the successful candidate, but you will need to be available from 9.30 to 5.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, one regular weekend day and at least two regular evening per week. Compensation: £31,945 per year full-time equivalent, (£25,556 pro-rata) with a probable pay increase after 6 months Contract: 12 months with a strong likelihood of extension Start date: Early April What is a Fixing Factory? Fixing Factories do what they say on the tin! We help people fix their broken electricals and learn new fixing skills, shifting us from our current take-make-waste linear system towards a repair economy fit for the future. They generate public interest in repair. Through a series of stepping stone activities, we take people from never having looked inside an electrical item towards, if they wish, fixing for others. The Fixing Factories is a partnership between The Restart Project and Possible, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. It launched in April 2022 with two initial sites in Brent (temporary site that is closed) and Camden. After the initial development grant we have secured funding for three years to open and mature three additional sites in London with a proportion of our focus being on long-term financial self-sustainability. Each new Fixing Factory site will grow and nurture a community of repairers, be strongly linked with local residents and stakeholders, and be driven by engaged teams of volunteers. There will be a range of offers; from free community repair events to paid workshops and retail - as we develop a replicable model which will support our long term goal of a Fixing Factory in every high street . About The Restart Project: The Restart Project helps people transform their relationship with electronics by supporting groups to teach repair at community events, developing fixing spaces and campaigning for a Right to Repair and better waste policy. We are a team of 8, based in the UK with staff in Belgium and Italy. We started as an all-volunteer organisation and volunteers still play a crucial role in our work. About project partner, Possible: Possible is a UK based climate charity working towards a zero carbon society, built by and for the people of the UK. About the role Passionate about repair? Love working in the community to help people embrace low-waste lifestyles? Ready to manage a team of volunteers to get our Hackney Fixing Factory up and running? We want to hear from you! As our Hackney Fixing Factory workshop manager, you ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our newest Fixing Factory, helping members of the public to fix their broken items, and managing a successful team of volunteers and freelancers to support along the way. You ll deliver a programme of activities to teach people the basics of repair and change their mindset around electronic waste. You ll be based mainly onsite at the Hackney Fixing Factory, working with a passionate Fixing Factory team including workshop managers for other sites, and a central development and project management team. You ll also work closely with Possible, our partner on the Fixing Factories project. If you re a fixer with the skills and enthusiasm to manage a welcoming, safe and impactful repair hub in Hackney, this is the role for you! What We Offer • Employer pension contributions • 28 days paid holidays (pro-rata) excluding bank holidays, and an additional three days between Christmas and the New Year when the office is closed • Scope to take real ownership and drive the project forward • We provide the chance to make a difference in a fun, eclectic and creative atmosphere, where work can move quickly and not be hampered by bureaucracy. Read more about why it s great to work at Restart. • A strong commitment to professional development with a training budget • A range of flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, time off in lieu (TOIL), and home or remote working, when hub working is not required How to Apply We welcome applications from individuals who don't meet all of the criteria laid out in the person specification but demonstrate a willingness to learn the skills they do not have yet. Apply via email to - jobs(at)therestartproject.org - with your CV (no more than two pages) and a covering letter (no more than two pages). Your covering letter should include: • Clear evidence and examples showing how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section above. This could be voluntary or work experience. If you have any questions please get in touch with Fixing Factory Lead, Shelini - shelini(at)therestartproject.org Only people already eligible to work in the UK should apply. Application process • Applications will be accepted until 10am, 24th Feb 2025 • We will invite shortlisted candidates to first interviews w/c 3rd March - This will be a virtual interview and take around an hour • We will run second interviews and informal chats w/c 10th March - The interview will be held in the office with members of the Fixing Factory Team - It will take around 1.5 hrs and include a short task Accessibility We are able to adjust the interview or application process if applicants have communication or accessibility requirements or concerns. Please get in touch with Fixing Factory Lead, Shelini - shelini(at)therestartproject.org Equal Opportunities We are committed to building a team with diverse voices and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse team led by local people and represent the community we serve.

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