At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Business Cyber Centre, ensuring exceptional service and commercial success.
- Company: Join Oxford Innovation Space, a vibrant community supporting ambitious businesses.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, flexible benefits, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on entrepreneurs and be part of a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in customer-focused environments and a passion for innovation.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ 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. We’re excited to be managing the Business Cyber Centre in Chippenham under a new contract and are looking for a Centre Manager to join our team and help deliver exceptional service at this new addition to the Oxford Innovation Space network.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Centre Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the Business Cyber Centre - leading the team, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring the centre thrives commercially and operationally. You’ll:
- Act as a figurehead for the centre 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 centre community in facilities, support and collaborative connections and the training and development of centre staff.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about innovation, people, and making things happen. 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
We offer more than just a job - we offer a place where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful. Here’s what you can expect:
- Salary: Up to £45,000 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.
Got questions? Reach out - we’re happy to chat.
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 in Chippenham employer: Oxford Innovation
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