Centre Manager

The Centre Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, welcoming, and effective operation of the charity's cancer support centres. The postholder oversees health and safety, facilities, compliance, and day-to-day operations across four centres, ensuring environments are calm, safe, and supportive for our clients, their families, staff, volunteers, and therapists. Based in Lancaster with travel throughout North Lancs & South Cumbria.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee health & safety, compliance, and facilities management across multiple centres
• Conduct audits, manage statutory testing, and liaise with contractors
• Act as Fire Marshal, First Aider, and keyholder (including call-out rota)
• Ensure centres are warm, safe, clean, welcoming, and well-maintained
• Line manage centre cleaners and coordinate staff training
• Manage room bookings and provide operational cover when required
• Order supplies, manage resources, and support budget planning
• Maintain accurate records relating to compliance
• Use Microsoft Office 365 effectively for administration and reporting

Skill Requirements

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Experience in health & safety, facilities, or centre management
• Experience managing compliance and statutory requirements
• Experience working in a charity, healthcare, or support service environment

About You

• Empathetic, calm, and approachable
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with staff, volunteers, and external contractors
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to the values of a cancer charity

To apply email your completed application form and current CV to - only applicants who submit an application form will be considered.

Closing date: 7th February 2026