What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the strategic direction and performance of the centre, ensuring it meets commercial, operational, and community goals.
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including our client Cumberland Council, local partners, and the wider innovation network.
* Oversee the delivery of business support programmes, events, and community‑building initiatives that help SMEs thrive.
* Manage the centre team, ensuring high standards of service, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
* Drive financial performance, reporting, and planning to maximise return for both Oxford Innovation Space and Cumberland Council.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven leadership experience in a commercial, innovation, or business support environment.
* Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
* A deep understanding of SME needs, economic development, and innovation ecosystems.
* Experience managing budgets, contracts, and operational performance.
* A collaborative, forward‑thinking mindset with a passion for supporting business growth.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We Offer More Than Just a Job – We Offer a Place Where You Can Grow, Contribute, And Be Part Of Something Meaningful. Here’s What You Can Expect:
* Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus.
* Time off: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
* Flexible benefits: Options to swap salary for extra benefits, including additional holiday.
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing days, Employee Assistance Programme, and health resources.
* Perks: Discounts on high‑street brands, EV leasing, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and more.
* 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 difference in the lives of entrepreneurs and growing businesses.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to join us as our new Centre Director.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 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.
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