Two-Site Business Centre Manager

Bassetlaw District Council; Retford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Flexitime

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking a commercially minded Business Centre Manager to oversee Retford Enterprise Centre and Middletons Yard. You will drive occupancy, manage budgets and lead reception staff, ensuring a professional service for tenants and visitors.

With a focus on generating income, strong customer service and financial oversight, the role requires coordination across facilities, health, safety and operations to support local enterprises in Retford and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused, commercial, property or facilities environment.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Confidence managing budgets and financial information.
• Good digital and IT skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety and facilities management.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of both business centres.
• Lead and support centre staff.
• Drive occupancy through sales and marketing.
• Manage budgets, income and expenditure.
• Build strong relationships with tenants and customers.
• Oversee leases, invoicing and credit control.
• Promote meeting rooms and centre services.
• Coordinate maintenance, facilities and contractors.
• Ensure health, safety and security standards are met.
• Support local businesses and business events.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial awareness

Customer service

Organisation

Budget management

Digital IT skills

Health and safety

Problem solving

Education

Business/Marketing/Finance/Facilities/Property mgmt qualification

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking a commercially minded Business Centre Manager to oversee Retford Enterprise Centre and Middletons Yard. You will drive occupancy, manage budgets and lead reception staff, ensuring a professional service for tenants and visitors.

With a focus on generating income, strong customer service and financial oversight, the role requires coordination across facilities, health, safety and operations to support local enterprises in Retford and surrounding areas.