Shopping Centre Manager

Foundation Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company seeks an experienced Centre Manager to oversee a vibrant shopping centre in London. This role involves operational management, stakeholder engagement, and driving commercial success. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in facilities management and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven facilities management experience, ideally in shopping centres.
• Strong experience in managing teams and budgets.
• Leadership style that motivates and empowers teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of the shopping centre and residential blocks.
• Manage budget oversight and marketing initiatives.
• Drive visitor experience through innovative events and community engagement.

Skills

Facilities Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Awareness

Team Leadership

Job description

Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in managing asset operations and ready for an exciting new challenge in London?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step up into Centre Management and take the lead of a vibrant shopping centre, driving commercial success, operational excellence, and community engagement. If you’re passionate about creating thriving retail environments and want to work with a leading property management company, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leading the full operation of the shopping centre as well as the residential blocks above.

Building strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and key stakeholders, including local councils and public sector bodies.

Delivering the centre’s business plan through strategic commercial management, including budget oversight, marketing initiatives, and tenant mix optimisation.

Driving footfall and enhancing visitor experience through innovative events, community engagement, and outstanding customer service.

Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while maintaining operational excellence.

Why Explore This Role:

Join a respected and influential property management company focused on operational and commercial excellence.

Opportunity to work closely with landlords and key stakeholders to directly influence business outcomes.

Take on an autonomous role where your decisions and leadership will make a tangible impact on the scheme’s success.

To Be Successful, You Will Need:

Proven experience in facilities management, ideally within the shopping centre environment.

Experience managing teams, delivering financial targets, and overseeing significant budgets.

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret market trends and drive business growth.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally.

Experience in managing centre refurbishments, redevelopments, or extensions is preferred.

A leadership style that is people-focused, results-driven, and able to motivate and empower teams to perform at their best.

Up to £55,000 basic salary plus benefits, negotiable depending on experience.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to lead a dynamic shopping centre and make a real difference in the retail sector, please apply directly or send your CV to [e-mail]