Education Centre Manager

Overview

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Make your mark as an Education Centre Manager. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and drive their team forward. As a leader, at the helm of all centre operations, you will take ownership of executing a clear strategy for centre growth, creating a high performance team culture and regulating processes to set a strong foundation for growth.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of KPIs and performance measures to diagnose what your centre needs to continuously improve. Form a clear plan to achieve both short-term and long-term performance goals and gain the buy-in of your team to execute this effectively.
• Inspire and motivate a full-time Education Centre Supervisor and team of tutors to succeed in their roles and unlock their individual potential.
• Take a proactive and bold approach to safeguarding the members in your care and empower your team to do the same. Ensure the centre is compliant with Ofsted and company safeguarding requirements.
• Diagnose opportunities to grow centre membership and increase profitability. Engage with key community stakeholders and lead sales and marketing events to attract new members.
• Tailor customer journeys with educational recommendations from prospect to member, ensuring progress and delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications / What we are looking for

• An excellent problem solver with logical and creative approaches to challenges.
• Adaptable and resilient in changing environments or demands.
• Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly for the intended audience.
• Forward thinking, planning ahead to achieve performance aims and manage time effectively.
• Self-Aware, recognising strengths, weaknesses, emotions and impact on others.
• A bold leader who inspires and empowers others to take action, speaks up, and acts with confidence based on information and judgment.

What it means to be a leader at Explore Learning

We empower every member of staff to be a leader, from tutors to senior leadership. Our leaders create clarity and lead with trust to guide and empower others to achieve ambitious goals. We act boldly, inspire curiosity and unlock potential to drive meaningful progress and lasting impact.

Why you’ll love working with us

• You’re looking for a rewarding role in a purpose-driven company focused on making a real difference to the lives of children.
• You want autonomy with impact, owning the success of your centre and impacting profitability, member growth and local reputation.
• You prioritise self-development with high-quality training and opportunities for growth.
• You value teamwork, collaboration, and a culture of open communication with talented peers.
• You enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic environment and use proactive, strategic approaches to reach goals.

Location

You will be based at our Explore Learning centre in Woking, full-time.

Starting salary

£32,250 – £34,750 PA depending on experience.

Contract

Full-time, permanent contract

Working Hours

Tuesday 11am – 8pm; Wednesday 11am – 8pm; Thursday 11am – 7pm; Friday 9am – 6pm; Saturday 9am – 5pm.

Other

Please note: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. We are not able to offer sponsorship.

Additional Perks

• 27 flexible holiday days each year, plus extra time off between Christmas Eve and New Year.
• Three additional paid days for personal, religious, wellbeing, or volunteer activities.
• Holiday time based on length of service.
• Potential to earn an additional centre performance bonus of £1,250 twice a year.
• Staff discounts including gym memberships, railcards, counselling services, wellbeing app access, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounted Tastecard.
• Private health insurance with Vitality and fully subsidised tuition for the children of salaried staff, plus 50% off Explore Learning membership for immediate family.
• Referral bonuses, payroll giving, enhanced parental leave, and pension options.

Please note, we hire on a first-come, first-served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired. All successful applicants will undergo employment reference checks and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.