Centre Manager: Lead a Thriving Innovation Space Community

Oxford Innovation; Castle Combe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing days and health resources

Development opportunities

Job summary

Oxford Innovation in Castle Combe is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the Business Cyber Centre, driving operations and commercial performance. You will manage the team, deliver exceptional service, and help grow occupier numbers while maintaining high standards of facilities and community engagement.

The role requires a passion for innovation, strong leadership, and a commercial mindset to attract and retain members within a growing network of spaces.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Sales & marketing

Stakeholder management

Customer-focused service

Job description

Oxford Innovation in Castle Combe is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the Business Cyber Centre, driving operations and commercial performance. You will manage the team, deliver exceptional service, and help grow occupier numbers while maintaining high standards of facilities and community engagement.

The role requires a passion for innovation, strong leadership, and a commercial mindset to attract and retain members within a growing network of spaces.