Shopping Centre Manager

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Baker Property Recruitment is partnering with M Core to find a Shopping Centre Manager for the M Cwmbran Centre. This role involves overseeing operations and driving commercial success while engaging with the community. Ideal candidates are dynamic leaders with extensive property management experience, seeking to be part of an ambitious team focused on long-term growth and stability.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Pension: 5% employee / 8% employer

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing shopping centres or comparable commercial assets.
• Proven background in facilities management.
• Understanding of statutory compliance relevant to property management.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management and community engagement at the shopping centre.
• Build relationships with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strategic oversight of budgeting and marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

Facilities Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Marketing Strategies

Education

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Property Management Software (e.g., Qube, Horizon)

Job description

Beach Baker is delighted to be partnering with M Core, to recruit a Shopping Centre Manager for the M Cwmbran Centre.

With over 175 retail stores and a planned joint capital investment programme exceeding £28.5m, the centre is central to the town's regeneration agenda, including a new square, cinema, 40,000 sq ft of leisure space, and a conversion of former department store into a flagship retail development.

About M Core

Founded in 1987, M Core is an established, highly profitable family of property investment and management companies. United Kingdom, France, Poland, Romania, Germany, Spain - wherever we operate, we're committed to three things: our investment partners, our tenants and our team.

Considered active managers, focused on long-term growth and stability, for our business and everyone we work with.

• M Core covers all facets of portfolio asset management including:
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Lettings, lease renewals and rent reviews
• Property maintenance
• Development and refurbishment project management
• Financial operational management, reporting and controls

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into an exciting Centre Management role and lead a vibrant retail and leisure destination. The role focuses on driving commercial success, operational excellence, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Asset Manager the successful candidate will have full operational responsibility of the shopping centre and leadership of an experience site based team:

• Building strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders (including local councils)
• Strategic commercial management: budgeting, marketing, and tenant relations
• Driving footfall through events, community engagement, and customer service
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, and environmental standards

Why Join

• £5m redevelopment of House of Fraser building
• £3.5m investment in cinema and leisure space
• £20m regeneration of Gwent Square including 75 residential apartments
• Masterplan for a modern, mixed-use town centre
• Privately owned, family-run asset offering long-term stability
• Ambitious growth plans and a supportive, experienced team

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Centre Manager with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of operational expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership capability to drive the continued success of M Cwmbran.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in managing shopping centres or comparable commercial property assets
• Background in facilities management, including oversight of fabric and M&E projects
• Strong understanding of health and safety, and environmental legislation, ideally IOSH Managing Safely qualified
• Skilled in data analysis and problem-solving, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions
• Up-to-date knowledge of statutory compliance and contract law relevant to property management
• Experience managing service charge budgets in line with regulatory and procedural standards
• Understanding of marketing strategies and business planning for retail environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and property management software (e.g., Qube, Horizon)

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 27 days holiday
• Pension: 5% employee / 8% employer
• Life assurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Free parking

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your property career and join a dynamic, forward-thinking company, contact our retained advisor:

Rupert Stuart-Baker
[e-mail] 07557 978 873

All third-party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Property Recruitment for review.