Centre Manager

TEAM; Ludford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37,000-£42,000 per annum

28 days annual leave

Pension through NEST

Training and development support

Time off in lieu

Impactful leadership role

Job summary

TEAM is seeking a Centre Manager in Ludlow to shape the future of a busy community venue. You will oversee bookings, customer service and operations, while driving income growth and ensuring financial sustainability.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong budgeting skills and governance with the Board of Trustees. Flexible hours may apply, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in SME/charity/community venue settings.
• Budgeting and financial controls with payroll systems.
• Develop services and build client relationships.
• Health and safety compliance and safeguarding.
• Lead and supervise a small team and operations.
• Occasional evenings or weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Management experience

Financial management

Operations management

Health and safety

Team leadership

Hours 37.5/wk

Tools

SAGE

Job description

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.

Closing date: 23 November 2026.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.