Job title: Senior Centre Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Functional Expertise: OPERATIONS
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £38,000.00
Job published: 24-07-2025
Job ID: 98713
Contact name: Glen Manners
Contact email: glen@charitypeople.co.uk

Job Description

Senior Centre Manager – Camden Square Play Centre

Location: Camden, London
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week, year-round

Contract: 1 year fixed term (with possibility of extending) 

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference in children’s lives? Join PACE (Play, Adventure and Community Enrichment) as our Senior Centre Manager and become a driving force behind one of Camden’s most inclusive and vibrant play centres.

At PACE, we believe in the power of play to transform lives. We’re looking for a passionate, experienced leader who can bring energy, vision, and operational excellence to our Camden Square Play Centre.

🔑 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Risk Management: You’ll ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children, staff, and visitors—always staying ahead of compliance and safeguarding standards.
  • Rota Management: You’ll lead a committed team, creating smart, flexible staff rotas that support wellbeing and deliver consistent, high-quality services.
  • Budget Oversight: You’ll manage the centre’s finances with confidence—balancing sustainability with innovation and ensuring every penny supports our mission.
  • Service Development: With enthusiasm and creativity, you’ll shape new projects and services that respond to community needs and reflect PACE’s commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice.
  • Quality Assurance: You’ll champion excellence in everything we do—from daily operations to long-term strategy—ensuring our services are welcoming, inclusive, and impactful.

💡 Why Work With PACE?

  • Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts children and families first.
  • Lead a diverse, passionate team in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  • Enjoy the freedom to innovate, develop new services, and build strong community partnerships.
  • Make a real difference in the lives of children, including those with additional needs.
  • Benefit from ongoing professional development, training, and leadership support.

If you’re a confident, compassionate leader with a background in playwork, childcare, or community services—and you’re ready to take the next step in your career—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us create a space where every child can thrive through play.

Interviews:         w/c 28th July 2025