Centre Manager Residential Outdoor Education Centre

Do you have the leadership skills to run a busy residential centre and inspire a team to deliver outstanding outdoorlearning and adventure experiences

Werelooking for you to join our Environmental Education Charity as our new Centre Manager.

• Permanentfull-timecontract

• Starting salary is circa 40375per annum

• Excellent benefits package including generous annual leave lifeassuranceand health & wellbeing support

• Work in a stunning location with nature on your doorstep every day

Work with purpose

At the Field Studies Council our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Every role plays a vital part in making that our Centre Manageryoulllead the day-to-day managementperformanceand development oftheresidential learning centre ensuring exceptional experiences for every visitor while helping deliver our charitable mission.

This is a varied hands-onrole whereyoull:

• Lead andmotivatea multidisciplinary team ensuring the centreoperatessafely efficiently and delivers anoutstanding experiencesfor every visitor.

• Recruit develop and support colleagues overseeing induction training and professional development while supporting our commitment to being an Investor in People.

• Drive commercial performanceby maximising occupancy managing budgets growingincomeandidentifyingopportunities to diversify revenue including through our Hire A Canoe operation and other leisure and adventure activities.

• Build partnershipswith local and regional organisations and contribute to funded projects that support our charitable mission.

• Care for the learning location overseeing the buildings grounds and estate while improving environmental performance in line with our Carbon Net Zero and Nature Recovery Plan.

• Take operational responsibilityfor the successful running of a busy residential learning location including participating in the centres duty and on-call rota to ensuresupport is available whenever visitors are on site.
  

Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for full details of the responsibilities of this position.

Whereyoullbe based

Field Studies Council Preston Montford is a vibrant and welcoming residential learning centre set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside close to Shrewsbury. Surrounded by woodland open countryside and the River Severn it provides an inspiring setting for outdoor learning and adventure.

As aAdventurelocationPreston Montford offers a wide range of outdoor experiences alongside our residential learning programmes including our Hire A Canoe operation.

Working here means being surrounded by nature and part of a passionate team that helps people discover the joy of learning and adventure outdoors.

Whowerelooking for

Youllbe an experienced operational leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences anda track recordof successfully managing teams and services.

Youllhave experience working within a residential leisure hospitality educationoutdoorlearningor similar customer-focused environment and be confident managing budgets developing people buildingpartnershipsand driving continuous improvement.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for someone who shares learnand grow inspire action for theenvironment work as ateam and deliver greatservice.

If you think this role sounds like it would suit you we would love to hear from you!

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• 28 days annualleave bank holidays

• 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service

• Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary

• Health and Wellbeing SupportAppforyou and eligible family memberstoaccess remote GPappointmentsmental health consultations physioplusfinancial & legal support

• 24-hour Counselling Helpline Service

• Cycle to work and EV schemes

• Discounts and cashbackopportunities

• Flexible working options where roles permit

• Quality learning and development opportunities

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is16 August 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early ifwerein receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

1stinterviews are scheduled to take place online in the week of 24 August 2026 with 2ndinterviews at Field Studies CouncilPreston Montford in the weekcommencing31 August 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks includingappropriate Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS)checks

We want to create a world whereeveryone feels connected to the environmentso they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity we realise that to achieveour visionwe need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the Field Studies Council everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and visionif this inspires you we would love to hear from you.