Assistant Centre Manager

Assistant Centre Manager
We are pleased to announce that a new opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Centre Manager to join our new business and innovation centre in Bolton, The Wellsprings. Located in the heart of Bolton, as part of our growing Greater Manchester cluster, The Wellsprings will be a contemporary environment with a mix of both flexible and conventional office space and coworking, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of the modern business and entrepreneur. We will provide a great space for our customers, fledgling and small businesses, who will be supported in their growth plans in a centrally located, flexible and inspirational environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a varied and involving role with lots of support available.
This full-time post and the Assistant Centre Manager is a key role in mobilising the new centre, enhancing the sales, community engagement, operational and ultimate financial performance of the centre.
Oxford Innovation Space operates a network of innovation centres that provide flexible workspace including offices and workshop facilities and business support services to companies throughout the UK. Our customers start-ups and high growth SMEs.
The successful candidate will report to the Centre Manager and as the Assistant Centre Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a market leading service to the centre community in facilities, support and collaborative connections.
Experience:
Experience in the operational running of an asset of the size, character and quality of an Innovation Centre
Previous experience in an office environment preferred
Clearly identifiable leadership skills in order to manage a team within a service environment, ensuring overall performance is maximised
Evidence of excellent negotiation skills within previous roles
Able to communicate effectively and engaging with relevant stakeholders and high-level contacts
Personal Competences:
Attention to detail/completer finisher
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Good communication skills, tactful and persuasive
Highly self-motivated and proactive with a desire to contribute to the company more widely
Client and customer services focussed
Ability to work under pressure and multitask
Motivate, lead and delegate tasks to team
Team player and team leader
IT literate with good Microsoft Office skills
What’s in it for you?
Salary of £27,000 - £29,000 p.a., depending on experience
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Permanent health and life insurances
Flexible benefits package comprising:
Contributory pension of up to 5%
Ability to increase or decrease amount of annual leave
Ability to increase or decrease amount of life assurance cover
Private medical and dental insurance and health screening
Bicycle purchase
Charitable Giving
Electric vehicle scheme
Friendly, informal and flexible working environment - so you can make the most of your home and your work life
We’ve also got access to a whole load of discounts, so you can save money on high street favourites and holiday providers.
If you think you could be a great member of the team and would like an exciting opportunity in return, then this is the role you have been looking for – click
‘apply’ today to become our new
Assistant Centre Manager
or to find out more information about the role. We would love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we would advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.