The Centre Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, welcoming, and effective operation of the charity’s cancer support centres. The postholder oversees 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
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
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: 7th February 2026
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