Lakeside Centre Director

JR United Kingdom; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an iconic retail and leisure destination as the Centre Director, where your vision and leadership will shape the future of Lakeside. This role offers the opportunity to drive commercial success, enhance the visitor experience, and collaborate with a dynamic mix of stakeholders. With a focus on innovation and customer engagement, you'll be at the forefront of transforming Lakeside into a flagship UK destination. If you're passionate about retail and ready to make bold decisions, this is your chance to lead one of the UK's premier shopping centres.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail or shopping centre leadership.
• Strong commercial instincts and ability to drive footfall and sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of Lakeside.
• Collaborate with retail brands and stakeholders to enhance visitor experience.

Skills

Retail Management

Leadership

Commercial Strategy

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

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Lead the Way at One of the UK’s Premier Retail & Leisure Destinations

Lakeside Shopping Centre is more than just a place to shop — it's an iconic retail and leisure destination at the heart of Essex. With millions of visitors each year and a dynamic mix of high-street brands, restaurants, and entertainment, Lakeside is a key player in the UK retail scene. Now, we're looking for an energetic and visionary Centre Director to lead it into its next chapter.

Let’s make it happen. Lakeside.

About the Role:

As Centre Director, you’ll be the face of Lakeside — responsible for its commercial success, day-to-day operations, and influence long-term strategy. You’ll work closely with retail brands, leisure operators, wider stakeholders, the owner, asset manager, and the local community to drive performance, elevate the visitor experience, and champion Lakeside’s place as a flagship UK destination.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has the energy, ambition, and flair to make bold things happen
• Is passionate about retail, and creating vibrant destinations
• Has strong commercial instincts and understands how to drive footfall, sales, and brand reputation
• Communicates with confidence and collaborates with ease
• Is a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Brings proven experience in retail or shopping centre leadership

Why Join Lakeside?

You’ll be taking the reins at one of the UK’s best-known retail & leisure destinations during a time of change and investment. This is your chance to make a mark, shape the future of a major asset, and be at the heart of retail innovation.

Sound interesting?

If you’ve got the vision, energy, and retail savvy to lead Lakeside, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your ambition to the heart of Essex retail.