There's something rewarding about running a place that genuinely matters to the people who use it. As Centre Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of a well-established community venue in Ludlow, bringing together commercial thinking, strong leadership and a hands-on approach to make a real difference. Welcoming over 22,000 visitors each year, this busy venue offers everything from conferences and community events to meeting spaces, training facilities and residential accommodation. You'll have the freedom to develop new income opportunities, improve how the organisation operates and work closely with the Board of Trustees to build on almost 50 years of success. What's in it for you Salary of £37,000–£42,000 per annum, depending on experience. 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Workplace pension through NEST. Support for relevant training and professional development. Time off in lieu for occasional evening and weekend working. The opportunity to lead an established organisation, influence its future direction and make a lasting impact on the local community. Your responsibilities as Centre Manager Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop business plans, deliver strategic objectives and identify opportunities for growth. Manage budgets, financial controls, invoicing and payments, ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable. Develop new income streams, maximise facility usage and build relationships with customers, tenants and local partners. Lead and support a small team, overseeing daily operations, bookings, customer service and the smooth running of the venue. Oversee building maintenance, supplier relationships, health and safety, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. Monitor performance, manage organisational records and provide the Board with reports and recommendations to support future decisions. What we're looking for in a Centre Manager Management experience gained within an SME, charity, social enterprise, community venue or customer-focused organisation. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial controls and experience using accounting and payroll systems. Knowledge of SAGE would be advantageous. Experience managing day-to-day operations, developing services and building relationships with customers, suppliers or commercial partners. A practical understanding of health and safety legislation, safeguarding requirements and operational compliance. Experience managing teams, analysing performance data and reporting to senior stakeholders. Knowledge of facilities, building or lease management would be beneficial. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend working and time off in lieu. If you're ready to put your commercial, operational and leadership experience to work somewhere you can make a genuine difference, this Centre Manager opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for. Apply today to find out more. Closing date: 23 November 2026. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to
Centre Manager employer: TEAM
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