Assistant Centre Manager

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Centre Manager to support the daily operations of our business centre in Crawley. You will help ensure a professional environment, deliver excellent customer service and act as a reliable deputy to the Centre Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day running of the centre, including front‑desk duties and visitor management.
• Maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers and service providers, overseeing maintenance schedules and facilities services.
• Monitor health and safety compliance and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Assist with financial administration such as invoicing, purchase orders and budgeting.
• Promote available workspace and services to prospective customers and support sales activities.
• Help organise events, meetings and community engagement initiatives.
• Step in for the Centre Manager when required, handling escalations and decision‑making.

Required profile

• Previous experience in facilities management, serviced offices, hospitality or a customer‑focused environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven experience working with suppliers, contractors or service providers.
• Confidence using business IT systems and handling financial paperwork.
• Proactive, hands‑on problem‑solver able to prioritise multiple tasks.

Required skills

• Good IT proficiency with standard business software.
• Financial administration experience (invoicing, purchase orders).

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £31,000 per year.
• 25 days holiday (plus the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days).
• Pension scheme, death‑in‑service benefit and bike‑to‑work scheme.
• On‑site parking and a supportive, collaborative team.
• Ongoing training, career development and a varied, dynamic work environment.