Education Centre Manager Staines

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 own the execution of a clear strategy for centre growth, foster a high‑performance team culture, and regulate processes to lay a strong foundation for growth. What You’ll Do Use a variety of KPIs and performance measures to diagnose what your centre needs to continuously improve and create a clear plan to achieve short‑term and long‑term performance goals. Inspire and motivate the 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, ensuring the centre complies with Ofsted and company safeguarding requirements. Diagnose opportunities to grow centre membership and increase profitability, improving the centre’s local reputation by engaging key community stakeholders and leading sales and marketing events. Tailor customer journeys with educational recommendations from prospect to member, ensuring they make great progress and you deliver exceptional service. Key Qualities Excellent problem‑solver – approaching challenges logically and creatively to find solutions with the available resources. Adaptable – adjusting effectively to changing environments or demands while remaining resilient in the face of setbacks. 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. Bold leader – inspiring and energising others to take action, enabling others 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 staff member is empowered to be a leader. Our leaders create clarity, lead with trust, act boldly, inspire curiosity and unlock individual potential to drive meaningful progress and a lasting impact. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Purpose‑driven company centred around making a real difference in children’s lives. Autonomy with impact – you’ll own the success of your centre and have a clear influence on its profitability, member growth and local reputation. Self‑development – high‑quality training and abundant opportunities for personal growth and development. Teamwork fuels innovation – you’ll work in a culture of communication and collaboration with talented peers. Dynamic environment – every day is different, requiring proactive and strategic use of your skills to achieve goals. Logistics Location: Explore Learning centre in Staines (full‑time). Starting Salary £31,250 – £33,750 per annum, depending on experience. Centres in the London area receive an additional uplift of £1,000–£3,500 due to London weighting. Contract Full‑time, permanent contract. Working Hours Tuesday: 11 am – 8 pm Wednesday: 11 am – 8 pm Thursday: 11 am – 7 pm Friday: 9 am – 6 pm Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Eligibility & Sponsorship Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required. We are not able to offer sponsorship. Additional Perks 27 flexible holiday days plus extra gifted time off between Christmas Eve and New Year. 3 paid days for 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 based on centre performance. Staff discounts: gym memberships, sportswear, free 16‑25 or 26‑30 railcard, free counselling services, access to My Possible Self app, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounted Tastecard. Length‑of‑service reward giving access to private health insurance with Vitality. Fully subsidised tuition for children of all salaried staff and 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for immediate relatives of staff. Referral bonus, payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental leave, pension options. Application Process We hire on a first‑come, first‑served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired. EEO & Background Checks 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