At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the Salford Innovation Forum, ensuring exceptional service and community engagement.
- Company: Join Oxford Innovation Space, a leader in creating inspiring workspaces for ambitious businesses.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, flexible benefits, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Supportive culture that values your ideas and offers growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and innovators.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and a passion for innovation and community building.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a growing network of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 1,000 occupiers across multiple sectors. Our centres are more than just buildings - they’re buzzing communities of entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers.
An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a temporary Centre Manager at Salford Innovation Forum to cover a period of maternity leave and play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of one of our flagship innovation centres. Salford Innovation Forum is located in the heart of Salford’s rapidly growing regeneration area, an exciting and fast‑developing hub for modern businesses, offering purpose‑built office space for teams of all sizes. This is a fixed-term contract for 6 months, with the possibility of being extended.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a figurehead for the Innovation Forum locally, regionally and nationally, creating success, selling and marketing the product offering whilst enhancing its reputation for excellence.
- Overall management control and accountability for the financial and commercial performance of the centre, and to deliver all aspects of sales, marketing, and operational activities for the centre to attract new customers and ensuring the retention of existing occupiers.
- Cultivate the working partnership between OI Space and our clients to identify and develop areas of collaboration and joint initiatives.
- Deliver a world class service to the Innovation Forum community in facilities, support and collaborative connections and the training and development of centre staff.
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven leadership experience in a customer-focused or service-led environment.
- A commercial mindset with experience in sales, marketing, and budget management.
- Confidence in building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- A flair for creating welcoming, professional environments - whether from coworking, hospitality, or similar sectors.
- A passion for creating great experiences and building community.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Salary: £38,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus flexible benefits package.
- Time off: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
- Flexible benefits: Options to swap salary for extra benefits, including additional holiday.
- Wellbeing: Wellbeing days and health resources.
- Development: Full induction, buddy system, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Culture: A supportive, inclusive team that values your voice and ideas.
- Purpose: A chance to make a real difference in the lives of entrepreneurs and growing businesses.
We’re Committed to Inclusion. We’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just the person we’re looking for.
Centre Manager – Maternity Cover in Salford employer: Oxford Innovation Space
At Oxford Innovation Space, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and creativity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages innovation. Located in dynamic centres, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working within thriving communities of entrepreneurs and changemakers, making every day rewarding and impactful.
