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Job Summary

Station South is seeking new volunteer Board Members. Help shape the future of a thriving community-owned cycle café, bar, workshop and events venue in South Manchester. We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in legal, HR, fundraising, heritage or active travel.

Job Description

Station South is looking for one or more volunteer Directors to join our Board and help guide the future of our growing community organisation.

Based in a restored railway station on the Fallowfield Loop, Station South is a destination cycle caf , bar, bike workshop, urban garden and community venue. Since opening in 2022, we have become a valued local asset, welcoming cyclists, residents and visitors to enjoy food, drink, events, activities and learning opportunities.

As a Director, you will play an important role in providing strategic leadership, governance and oversight to ensure Station South continues to thrive and develop sustainably. Working alongside fellow Board members and the management team, you will help shape the organisation's future direction, support sound decision-making and champion our values.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in:

Legal, compliance or risk management
Human Resources
Bid writing and fundraising, especially within arts and culture
Heritage
Active travel and cycling initiatives

This is a voluntary position and offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute your skills to a unique community organisation while developing your own governance and leadership experience.

Board meetings take place monthly in person during the evening, with occasional additional involvement at events, meetings and strategic discussions.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects our community. While we are particularly interested in candidates from Levenshulme and surrounding areas, applications from further afield are also encouraged.

If you're passionate about community-led organisations and want to help shape the future of one of South Manchester's most distinctive venues, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

We're seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals who can bring fresh perspectives, expertise and strategic thinking to our Board.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Experience in at least one of our priority areas: legal, compliance, risk, HR, fundraising, heritage or active travel
An interest in community-led organisations and social impact
Strong communication and listening skills
The ability to work collaboratively and constructively with others
Strategic thinking and sound judgement
A willingness to contribute ideas, challenge appropriately and support collective decisions
The ability to commit time to monthly evening Board meetings
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Previous Board experience is welcome but not essential. We encourage applications from people with a wide range of professional and lived experiences.

Job Responsibilities

As a Board Member, you will help ensure Station South is governed effectively and operates in line with its mission, values and legal responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

Attending and actively contributing to monthly Board meetings
Supporting the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation
Reviewing organisational performance, finances and plans
Identifying and helping manage risks
Providing constructive challenge and informed decision-making
Supporting the development of policies, systems and governance processes
Acting as an ambassador for Station South
Building relationships with partners, stakeholders and supporters
Using your skills, expertise and networks to benefit the organisation
Supporting the management team through guidance and encouragement
Promoting inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities throughout the organisation

Job Overview

Job Title: Board Member
Salary: Unpaid
Hours: Full time
Artform: Charity
Role: Catering & Hospitality
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Location:

North West

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Job: Board Member

Organisation: Station South

Postcode: M19 3NP

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following to [email protected] by 23:59 on the 30th June 2026:

Your CV, including contact details
A supporting statement (maximum one side of A4) outlining:
Why you would like to become a Director of Station South
What skills, experience and perspectives you would bring
What you hope to gain from the role
Details of any potential conflicts of interest
Contact details for two referees who can support your application

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Florence Morton via [email protected]

Contact name: Florence Morton
Contact email: [email protected]

About Station South

Station South is a community-focused social enterprise based in a beautifully restored Victorian railway station in Levenshulme, Manchester. By day, we operate as a bike café and cycling hub; by night, we become a vibrant events and cultural venue. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we reinvest our profits into community programmes that promote active travel, wellbeing, sustainability and social connection.

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