Education Centre Manager

Make your mark as an Education Centre Manager We’re looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, welcoming the challenge of balancing multiple priorities and confident to drive their team forward. As a leader, at the helm of all centre operations, you will take ownership of executing a clear strategy for centre growth, creating a high performance team culture, and regulating processes to set a strong foundation for growth. What you’ll do Use a variety of KPIs and performance measures to confidently diagnose what your centre needs to continuously improve; formulate a clear plan to achieve both short‑term and long‑term performance goals and gain buy‑in from your team to execute this effectively. Inspire and motivate a full‑time Education Centre Supervisor and team of tutors to succeed in their role and unlock their individual potential. Take a proactive and bold approach to safeguarding the members in your care and empower your team to do the same, ensuring the centre is compliant with Ofsted and company safeguarding requirements. Diagnose areas of opportunity to grow the centre membership and increase profitability; work hard to improve the centre’s local reputation by engaging with key community stakeholders and leading sales and marketing events to attract new members. Tailor customer journeys with educational recommendations from prospect to member, ensuring they are making great progress and you are delivering exceptional service. We are looking for someone who is An excellent problem solver – approaching challenges logically and creatively to find solutions with available resources. Adaptable – adjusting effectively to changing environments or demands while remaining resilient in the face of setbacks. An effective communicator – expressing ideas clearly, concisely, and appropriately for the audience. Forward thinking – planning ahead to achieve performance aims, managing time and tasks to focus on what matters most. Self‑aware – recognising one’s own strengths, weaknesses, emotions and impact on others. A bold leader – inspiring and energising others to take action, enabling them to speak up, take risks and feel respected; confident to take effective action based on information and judgement. What it means to be a leader at Explore Learning We ensure every member of staff is empowered to be a leader, from tutors to senior team members. Our leaders create clarity, lead with trust, and guide others to achieve ambitious goals. It means we act boldly, inspire curiosity, unlock individual potential and drive meaningful progress with lasting impact. Why you’ll love working with us You’re looking for a rewarding role – we are a purpose‑driven company and everything we do is centred around making a real difference to the lives of children. You want autonomy with impact – you’ll be trusted to own the success of your centre and have a clear impact on its profitability, member growth and local community reputation. You prioritise self‑development – we offer high‑quality training and abundant opportunities for personal growth and development. You want to work in an environment where teamwork fuels innovation and growth – you’ll be part of a strong culture of communication and collaboration and will work closely with a team of talented peers. You’re a problem‑solver and love a challenge – you will utilise your skills to reach your goals by being proactive and strategic. Location You will be based at one of our Birmingham Explore Learning centres full‑time. Starting salary £31,250 – £33,750 PA salary depending on experience. Those working at centres in the London area will receive an additional uplift to their annual pay between £1,000 and £3,500 due to London weighting. Contract Full‑time, permanent contract. Working Hours Tuesday: 11am – 8pm Wednesday: 11am – 8pm Thursday: 11am – 7pm Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturday: 9am – 5pm Please note proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately we are not able to offer any form of sponsorship. Additional Perks Enjoy 27 flexible holiday days each year plus extra gifted time off between Christmas Eve and the New Year. Three paid days for a personal or religious celebration, wellbeing or a volunteer day. Additional holiday time based on length of service. Potential to earn an additional £1,250 twice a year in individual performance contribution based on centre performance. Staff discounts including gym memberships, sportswear, free 16‑25 or 26‑30 railcard, free counselling services, access to My Possible Self (a wellbeing app), a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and a discounted Tastecard. Additional length‑of‑service reward: access to private health insurance with Vitality. Fully subsidised tuition for the children of all salaried staff and 50 % off Explore Learning membership fees for immediate relations of staff members. Referral bonus, payroll‑giving scheme, enhanced parental leave, and pension options. Please note, we hire on a first‑come, first‑served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired. All successful applicants will undertake employment reference checks and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. #J-18808-Ljbffr