The Centre Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, welcoming, and effective operation of the charity’s cancer support centres.
The postholder is responsible for overseeing health and safety, facilities, compliance, and day-to-day operations across four centres, ensuring environments are calm, safe, and supportive for our clients, their families, staff, volunteers, and therapists.
Based in Lancaster with travel throughout North Lancs & South Cumbria.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee health & safety, compliance, and facilities management across multiple centres.
* Conduct audits, manage statutory testing, and liaise with contractors.
* Act as Fire Marshal, First Aider, and keyholder (including call-out rota).
* Ensure centres are warm, safe, clean, welcoming, and well-maintained.
* Line manage centre cleaners and coordinate staff training.
* Manage room bookings and provide operational cover when required.
* Order supplies, manage resources, and support budget planning.
* Maintain accurate records relating to compliance.
* Use Microsoft Office 365 effectively for administration and reporting.
Skill Requirements
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
* Experience in health & safety, facilities, or centre management.
* Experience managing compliance and statutory requirements.
* Experience working in a charity, healthcare, or support service environment.
* Experience managing multiple sites.
About You
* Empathetic, calm, and approachable.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with staff, volunteers, and external contractors.
* Flexible, proactive, and committed to the values of a cancer charity.
Application Process
To apply email your completed application form and current CV to hr@cancercare.org.uk - only applicants who submit an application form will be considered.
Closing date: 25th March 2026
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