Oxford Innovation’s Innovation Centres division operates a network of centres that provide flexible office and laboratory space and business support services to companies throughout the UK. Our clients are start-ups, high growth SMEs, investors and also public sector organisations that contract with us to deliver innovation centres and programmes to business. We now manage more than twenty centres across the UK for a variety of public and private sector clients, providing space and support to nearly 1000 exciting, innovative and growing companies.
About the Role
We are now recruiting for a full time position of Centre Manager at The Nucleus Innovation Centre in Dartford. The role is very much sales focused, generating new sales leads, promoting the availability of space within the Centre and networking at appropriate business events in the local area. You will develop and lead various marketing initiatives in conjunction with the marketing team and generally driving footfall and sales related activity aimed at maximising future Centre occupancy. This is a key sales role whilst being accountable for the financial and operational performance of the centre.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
What we're looking for
You will have experience in property management, which would include sales, marketing and facilities, with exceptional customer service, sales and networking skills. You will have structured approach to finding and developing new sales leads, instigating and managing sales campaigns and carrying out effective sales activity. You will have excellent communication and decision making skills and be passionate about ensuring that a high level of customer service is delivered to both our client and customers.
We are looking for someone who will be an ambassador for Oxford Innovation, leading by example in coaching the Centre team to manage the Centre to the highest possible standards.
What’s in it for you?
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible benefits package comprising:
- Contributory pension
- Ability to increase or decrease amount of annual leave
- Ability to increase or decrease amount of life assurance cover
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Bicycle purchase
- Charitable Giving
- Friendly, informal and flexible working environment – so you can make the most of your home and your work life
- We want you to have chances to progress into senior management roles and so we will support you in learning new skills and taking the next steps in your career.
- We’ve also got access to a whole load of discounts so you can save money on high street favourites and holiday providers.
