Centre Manager
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.92 to £17.95 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2025 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AJ |
| Company: | New Appointments Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 65619_1749134168 |
Summary
Are you a confident leader with a passion for innovation, community-building, and operational excellence? Our client in the Canterbury area is looking for a proactive Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day running of this vibrant business hub supporting early-stage and high-growth companies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the centre, ensuring a professional, welcoming environment for tenants and visitors
- Manage tenant relationships, from onboarding and licence agreements to day-to-day support
- Lead and develop a small on-site team, ensuring high standards of customer service and performance
- Coordinate facilities management, including health & safety, maintenance, and service contracts
- Drive occupancy and income generation through proactive sales, marketing, and networking activity
- Organise and support community-building initiatives such as workshops, networking events, and innovation programmes
- Liaise with stakeholders, partners, and the wider innovation network to promote the centre and its businesses
- Manage budgets, financial reporting, and performance KPIs
What you'll bring:
- Strong experience in operations or facilities management
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for growth
- Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and supporting small businesses
This is initially a temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent. The hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday and this will be an immediate start.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.
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Contact Amber on A.Waitimas@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk