Center Manager

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. PACE 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 Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025