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Be part of something bigger. Help shape the future of innovation.
At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a network of over 30 innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 850 SMEs across 35+ sectors. Now, we’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Assistant Centre Manager to join our team and help drive the success of one of our dynamic centres. Alongside Stockport Business & Innovation Centre and Merchants House, Merseyway Innovation Centre offers a thriving Innovation Centre where fledgling and small businesses are supported in their growth plans in a centrally located, flexible and inspirational environment.
This full-time post is a key role in enhancing the operational performance, customer experience and the ultimate financial performance of the centre.
What You’ll Do
As Assistant Centre Manager, you’ll play a key role in:
* Supporting the Centre Manager in delivering operational excellence and outstanding customer service.
* Enhancing the centre’s profile and reputation locally and nationally.
* Managing day-to-day operations, including facilities, compliance, and contractor relationships.
* Driving commercial performance through the sale of space in the centre, marketing support, and community engagement.
* Deputising for the Centre Manager when needed, ensuring smooth and effective centre operations.
What You’ll Bring
* Experience in managing operational aspects of a high-quality business centre or similar asset.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* A customer-first mindset with a passion for service excellence.
* Confidence in handling contracts, budgets, and financial reporting.
* A collaborative, can-do attitude and a desire to make a real impact.
Why Join Us?
We offer more than just a job — we offer a place where you can grow, contribute, and make a difference. Our benefits include:
* Salary of £28,000 - £29,500 per annum, depending on experience
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Volunteering days to support your community
* Wellbeing days to support your work/life balance
* Flexible benefits package comprising:
o Matched pension contributions up to 5%
o Ability to increase or decrease amount of annual leave
o Ability to increase or decrease amount of life assurance cover
o Private medical and dental insurance
o Electric vehicle leasing
o Health screening
o Bicycle purchase
o Charitable Giving
* A flexible, inclusive culture that values your voice
We’ve also got access to a whole load of discounts so you can save money on high street favourites and holiday providers.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited by the idea of working in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, then this is the role you have been looking for - click ‘apply’ today to become our new Assistant Centre Manager. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or to find out more information about the role - we would love to hear from you!
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities—including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply—you might be just the right candidate.
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.
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