Beach Baker is delighted to be partnering with M Core, to recruit a Shopping Centre Manager for the M Cwmbran Centre.
With over 175 retail stores and a planned joint capital investment programme exceeding £28.5m, the centre is central to the town’s regeneration agenda, including a new square, cinema, 40,000 sq ft of leisure space, and a conversion of former department store into a flagship retail development.
About M Core
Founded in 1987, M Core is an established, highly profitable family of property investment and management companies. United Kingdom, France, Poland, Romania, Germany, Spain - wherever we operate, we’re committed to three things: our investment partners, our tenants and our team.
Considered active managers, focused on long-term growth and stability, for our business and everyone we work with.
* M Core covers all facets of portfolio asset management including:
* Acquisitions and disposals
* Lettings, lease renewals and rent reviews
* Property maintenance
* Development and refurbishment project management
* Financial operational management, reporting and controls
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into an exciting Centre Management role and lead a vibrant retail and leisure destination. The role focuses on driving commercial success, operational excellence, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Asset Manager the successful candidate will have full operational responsibility of the shopping centre and leadership of an experience site based team:
* Building strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders (including local councils)
* Strategic commercial management: budgeting, marketing, and tenant relations
* Driving footfall through events, community engagement, and customer service
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety, and environmental standards
Why Join
* £5m redevelopment of House of Fraser building
* £3.5m investment in cinema and leisure space
* £20m regeneration of Gwent Square including 75 residential apartments
* Masterplan for a modern, mluti-use town centre
* Privately owned, family-run asset offering long-term stability
* Ambitious growth plans and a supportive, experienced team
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Centre Manager with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of operational expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership capability to drive the continued success of M Cwmbran.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in managing shopping centres or comparable commercial property assets
* Background in facilities management, including oversight of fabric and M&E projects
* Strong understanding of health and safety, and environmental legislation, ideally IOSH Managing Safely qualified
* Skilled in data analysis and problem-solving, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions
* Up-to-date knowledge of statutory compliance and contract law relevant to property management
* Experience managing service charge budgets in line with regulatory and procedural standards
* Understanding of marketing strategies and business planning for retail environments
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and property management software (e.g., Qube, Horizon)
Package & Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 27 days holiday
* Pension: 5% employee / 8% employer
* Life assurance
* Discretionary bonus
* Free parking
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your property career and join a dynamic, forward-thinking company, contact our retained advisor:
Rupert Stuart-Baker
📧 rupert@beachbaker.co.uk
📞 07557 978 873
All third-party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Property Recruitment for review.