Centre Manager

Centre Manager – Oxford Innovation Space

Take the lead of the Harwell Innovation Centre, a vibrant hub for pioneering science and technology businesses located at the heart of the world‑renowned Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. As part of Europe’s leading science and innovation district, the centre provides flexible workspace, expert business support, and access to a thriving community of entrepreneurs and researchers.

• Act as a figurehead for the Innovation Centre locally, regionally and nationally, creating success, selling and marketing the product offering whilst enhancing its reputation for excellence.
• Overall management control and accountability for the financial and commercial performance of the centre, delivering all aspects of sales, marketing and operational activities to attract new customers and ensuring the retention of existing occupiers.
• Cultivate the working partnership between OI Space and our Client, Arc Group, along with other partners to identify and develop areas of collaboration and joint initiatives.
• Deliver a world‑class service to the Innovation Centre community in facilities, support and collaborative connections and the training and development of centre staff.

• Proven leadership experience in a customer‑focused or service‑led environment.
• A commercial mindset with experience in sales, marketing and budget management.
• Confidence in building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A flair for creating welcoming, professional environments – whether from coworking, hospitality or similar sectors.
• A passion for creating great experiences and building community.

• Salary
  : £42,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus.
• Time off
  : 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Benefits
  :
  Flexible benefit package, wellbeing support and perks such as EV leasing and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Development
  :
  Full induction, buddy system and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Culture
  : A supportive, inclusive team that values your voice and ideas.
• Purpose
  : A chance to make a real impact in the lives of entrepreneurs and growing businesses.

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to join us as our new Centre Manager.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – you might be just the person we’re looking for.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we’ve received sufficient applications, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

Seniority level
:
Not applicable

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Management

Industries
:
Business Consulting and Services