Centre Manager

Bourne Town Hall Trust; Bourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourne Town Hall Trust in Bourne, Lincolnshire, invites applications for a Centre Manager to lead the Old Town Hall’s day-to-day operations and support its long-term development.

You will work with the Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers to deliver events, manage people and resources, build partnerships and ensure safe, compliant and welcoming venues for the town.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering events across a venue or community setting.
• Experience managing small teams and handling budgets.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work with volunteers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day venue operations and safety.
• Lead events and activities, coordinating staff and volunteers.
• Develop partnerships and support income generation.
• Ensure compliance with charitable objectives and governance.

Skills

Event planning

People management

Budget handling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Events management qualification

Relevant degree

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Bourne’s historic Old Town Hall as it is transformed into a vibrant heritage, arts and entertainment venue.

As Centre Manager, you’ll lead the venue’s day-to-day operations and support its long-term development. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers, you’ll help establish an inclusive, welcoming centre for the whole town.

This varied role includes overseeing events and activities, managing people and resources, developing partnerships, supporting income generation and ensuring the venue operates safely, effectively and in line with its charitable objectives.

We’re looking for an organised and approachable person with strong communication and management skills. You’ll be comfortable taking responsibility, building positive relationships, and helping to deliver the long term aims and objectives of The Old Town Hall.

What we’re looking for:

To succeed in this role, you’ll need proven experience of delivering events, managing small teams and handling budgets, together with strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and confidence using standard office tools. You’ll be an empathetic, adaptable and collaborative communicator who can work effectively with colleagues, volunteers, external partners and the local community. Experience in venue management, an events management qualification or another relevant degree would be an advantage.

The Old Town Hall Bourne, Lincolnshire

Applications close: Monday, 26th October 2026

Help us bring this much-loved historic building back to life and create an exciting new venue for Bourne.