Location

We have Centre Manager vacancies in the following locations:

Culmington Manor / Shropshire

Norfolk Lakes / Norfolk

Willerseley Castle / Derbyshire

Isle of Wight / Hampshire

Abernant Lake / Wales

Lockerbie Manor / Scotland

Château du Broutel / France

Château de Warsy / France

Salary Package

Salary £33,000 per annum

Contract Duration

Permanent - Full Time

Working as a Centre Manager for Manor Adventure

Head of Centre Manor Adventure – Outdoor Learning Centres (UK) Full-time | Residential role Manor Adventure is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor learning experiences for children and young people. We operate a portfolio of residential centres across England and Wales, delivering inspiring, safe and memorable adventures that support learning beyond the classroom. We are now seeking an exceptional Head of Centre to lead one of our residential outdoor centres. The Role As Head of Centre, you will have overall responsibility for the strategic, operational and pastoral leadership of the centre. You will lead a diverse team, ensure the highest standards of safety and customer experience, and play a key role in shaping unforgettable residential experiences for our visiting groups. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management, operational oversight and a genuine passion for outdoor education.

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As a Centre Manager you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership to all centre staff, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Ensure the safe, effective and compliant operation of the centre at all times
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality outdoor education and residential programmes
• Manage centre budgets, resources and financial performance
• Maintain excellent relationships with schools, group leaders and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in standards, systems and guest experience

What experience or qualifications do you need:

You will be an experienced leader with a proven ability to manage people and operations in a residential, educational or hospitality environment. You’ll be confident, organised and resilient, with a genuine commitment to young people’s learning and wellbeing. You will be an experienced leader with a proven ability to manage people and operations in a residential, educational or hospitality environment. You’ll be confident, organised and resilient, with a genuine commitment to young people’s learning and wellbeing. You will ideally have:

• Leadership or management experience in an outdoor centre, residential setting or similar environment
• Strong people-management and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A sound understanding of health & safety and safeguarding responsibilities
• A flexible, practical approach and willingness to be part of a residential community

What we can offer you:

What We Offer

•   The opportunity to lead a well-established outdoor learning centre
•   Competitive salary and benefits package
•   On-site accommodation (where applicable)
•   Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
•   The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people through outdoor education

We welcome applications from all nationalities but due to our strict Health and Safety procedures applicants must be able to speak English clearly and fluently.

All employment offers will be dependent on a satisfactory DBS check and two satisfactory references.