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East Midlands (On-site)
£35,000 depending on experience
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Centre Manager
 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to play a vital part in leading one of our residential centres, ensuring we deliver unforgettable experiences for children and young people aged 8–13. This role will oversee operations at our Ashbourne site in Derbyshire, contributing to the safe, smooth, and inspiring running of our centres.

Position: Centre Manager
Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Salary: £35,000 depending on experience
Duration: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent
Benefits: 28 Days annual leave plus Public and Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Flexible working hours

Closing Date: Friday 19th September at 11.59pm

About the role:

As Centre Manager you will take overall responsibility for the site, its buildings, grounds, vehicles, and on-site team, ensuring our centres are safe, compliant, and welcoming. You will lead staff and volunteers, inspire strong teamwork, and play a key role in delivering exceptional residential breaks for children and young people.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing the daily operations of the centre, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and risk management.
  • Leading and managing the on-site team (Housekeeping, Maintenance, Catering, Team Leaders, and Volunteers).
  • Managing budgets, resources, facilities, and contracts to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
  • Developing and delivering land and centre management plans to ensure our facilities are safe, welcoming, and environmentally sustainable.
  • Ensuring children enjoy nutritious meals, exciting activities, and a safe environment during their stays.
  • Raising the charity’s profile within the local community, encouraging third-party use of our facilities and supporting local partnerships.
  • Producing quarterly centre-based reports for senior leadership on H&S, incidents, and development projects.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Centre Manager with strong leadership and operational skills, as well as a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

You will have the following essential skills and experience:

  • Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and child-centred activity planning.
  • Proven experience in facilities, land, or fleet management.
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources.
  • Confident communicator, problem solver, and decision-maker.
  • A commitment to sustainability and green practices.

It would be desirable if you also have:

  • A recognised Facilities Management or H&S qualification.
  • Experience of working in child-focused environments.
  • Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
  • Previous budget management experience and commercial acumen.

About the charity:

The charity gives children and young people across the UK who face serious challenges in their lives the chance for a break that lasts a lifetime. For over 30 years, more than 20,000 children have enjoyed a week of adventure, creativity, and new friendships at our centres in Derbyshire and Cornwall. When they go home, they take with them confidence, resilience, and memories that last forever.

Everyone who works for the charity has a responsibility to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children. All successful applicants will require a DBS Disclosure.

You may also have experience in roles such as Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, Centre Director, Youth Centre Manager, Site Manager, Community Engagement Manager, or Children’s Services Manager, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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NFP People View profile Organisation type Advertising Agency Company size 6 - 10
Posted on: 04 September 2025
Closing date: 19 September 2025 at 23:30
Job ref: 7663
Tags: Project Management, Operations, Environment / Animal, Facilities, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work