Centre Manager – Reading – closing date 25 September 2026

We’re looking for a proactive and inspiring Centre Manager to lead our passionate and committed team in Reading, ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding services for client gardeners.

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role that combines operational management, people leadership, and business development. You’ll play a key part in growing our impact by developing new partnerships, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and expanding both our on-site and outreach programmes.
To succeed in this role, you’ll be a confident and adaptable manager who can balance day-to-day operational demands with strategic thinking and creativity.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
  • Can foster positive collaboration across teams and functions
  • Has experience building and managing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Brings commercial awareness and business development experience
  • Has experience working in the charity, social care, health, or related sectors.
Organisation
Address Line 1
The Geoffrey Udall Centre
Address line 2
Beech Hill
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG7 2AT
Contract type
Full time
Location
Berkshire and neighbouring counties
Salary
£33,000 per annum
Contact
Clare Read (Human Resources Officer)
Main contact telephone
01189885688
How to apply

For more information, please download the Information Pack from our website
https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-involved/jobs

To Apply:

Please email recruitment (recruitment@thrive.org.uk) with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.

Open for applications from
24 August 2026
Closing date for applications
25 September 2026
Scheduled interview date
6 October 2026
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course