Centre and Operations Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Centre & Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our community programmes and facilities based at Besson Street Gardens, and to work with our property agent responsible for our endowment of rental properties.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of the organisation, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong community engagement.

To apply, please see the full job description linked below and send us a completed application form, your CV, and a completed monitoring questionnaire by midnight (BST) on 5th July 2026.

Besson Street Trust (formerly The New Cross Gate Trust) has worked for more than 18 years to create a connected, inclusive and ambitious community in New Cross Gate. Based in the Besson Street Community Garden, we deliver a range of services supporting the health, wellbeing, and development of local residents.

With a focus on collaboration and sustainability, we interact with more than 600 beneficiaries annually and support numerous community groups in the local area. Our activities are funded primarily by rental income from an endowment portfolio of residential and commercial properties, investments, and supplemented through fundraising.

This is a pivotal moment for the Trust; our long standing Centre Manager is stepping down after 21 years both serving the community of New Cross Gate, working initially for our predecessor
- New Deal for Communities - and subsequently for the present successor Trust. She has overseen the development of the vibrant oasis that is our Besson Street Community Garden and the services that we delivery to our local communities.

We are growing and evolving. The neighbouring Besson Street development, part of which will deliver a community centre to be run by the Trust, provides a welcome opportunity to expand our support for the community. With this in mind, we are recruiting, initially, to two roles:

Centre and Operations Manager (
this role, which we aim to be recruited to in collaboration with the incoming Managing Director).

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Centre & Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our community programmes and facilities based at Besson Street Garden, and to work with our property agent responsible for our endowment of rental properties.

This is a hands‑on role at the heart of the organisation, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong community engagement.

• Managing site operations, facilities, and health & safety
• Coordinating programmes and activities
• Supporting sessional staff and volunteers
• Leading community engagement and partnerships
• Overseeing communications and marketing

• Has strong operational and organisational skills
• Is confident managing people and programmes
• Is passionate about community engagement

Please read the full job description

Job Description
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