Centre Manager Vacancy - Manchester Climbing Centre

Following extensive refurbishment and development ahead of its 10th birthday celebrations in February 2015, the Manchester Climbing Centre has an opportunity to suit a highly motivated & detail-focused candidate.

As the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall running of one of the UK's busiest climbing facilities. This is a diverse role which would suit someone with a solid background in leisure management. The successful candidate will be accountable for managing the Business Development Manager and Assistant Manager, ensuring the centre adheres to the company's established operating procedures and meets performance goals.

Overseeing and motivating a team of instructors, as well as retail, cafe, housekeeping and customer-service personnel, you will have a particular attention to detail and be motivated to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of the climbing centre, from course content and delivery to facilities management.

We are looking for a Manager who can continue to develop our vision for the Manchester Climbing Centre; to be the best facility possible for our customers, young and old, new and experienced.

Essential for the role:

• Previous experience in an operations or sales management environment
• Proven ability in leadership and the ability to understand, inspire and grow your team
• Previous experience of, and a solid ability to deliver health & safety assurance systems
• Commercial and financial acumen, with experience of managing revenue streams and achieving targets
• Excellent organisational skills, in order to deliver excellence in H&S systems & PPE inspection, HR, finance, marketing and other operational aspects.

Desired criteria include:

• Previous experience of the indoor climbing environment and its community
• Previous experience, or understanding, of modern marketing principles
• Facility management experience
• Training & monitoring customer service


The successful candidate can expect a rewarding role with the opportunity to influence the future development of one of the UK's most successful climbing facilities. The role benefits from:

• Salary depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme after probationary period
• Free membership & climbing
• Free car parking
• Trade discounts on climbing equipment

To apply for the position, send a CV along with a covering letter explaining why you meet the essential and any desirable criteria for the attention of Suzanne Stevens by email to finance@climbingcentregroup.com, or via post to:

Manchester Climbing Centre
St Benedict’s Church
Bennett Street
West Gorton
M12 5ND

Closing date no later than 9.00am on Monday 8th December 2014 (updated deadline 19/11/14).


Manchester Climbing Centre is part of the Climbing Centre Group which owns and operates the Manchester, Harrogate & Reading Climbing Centres.