Centre Manager - South Woodford & Woodford Green Library & Gym - Woodford, London

p b Centre Manager - South Woodford Woodford Green Library Gym - Woodford, London /b /p p b Job Type: /b Full Time, Permanent - 40 hours per week /p p b Interview Date: /b First Interviews will be held on Thursday 30th July 2026. Futher interviews may be held on a different date. /p p b Location: /b /p ul li South Woodford Library and Gym - 114 High Road, London E18 2QS /li li Woodford Green Library and Gym - Snakes Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0DX /li /ul p We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Centre Manager to lead the successful operation of South Woodford Woodford Green Library and Gym. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a thriving community facility that brings together library, leisure and fitness services, making a positive impact on the lives of local residents every day. /p p As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, performance and development of the Centre, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused and cost-effective services. You will lead and inspire a team of Senior Library Assistants, Leisure Staff and an Assistant Centre Manager, creating a positive and supportive culture where colleagues can thrive and deliver excellent service. /p p This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manager to take ownership of a unique community facility, lead a dedicated team and play a key role in delivering services that help people learn, connect, exercise and thrive. If you are passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference within the community, we would love to hear from you. /p p b Key Tasks: /b /p ul li Lead the day-to-day management and development of South Woodford Woodford Green Library and Gym, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services. /li li Manage budgets, control expenditure and identify opportunities to increase income and centre usage. /li li Lead, motivate and develop a team of Senior Library Assistants, Leisure Staff and an Assistant Centre Manager. /li li Coordinate staffing resources, oversee Duty Manager rotas and support the smooth operation of the Centre. /li li Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, hirers and community partners. /li li Monitor performance, drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of customer service. /li li Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, operational procedures and Quest quality standards. /li li Support the development of activities and programmes that enhance the customer experience. /li /ul p b Preferred Requirements: /b /p ul li A minimum of 2 years experience of working within the leisure industry. /li li First Aid at Work Certificate. /li li Experience of managing staff. /li /ul p b We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. /b /p