Overseeing the daily activities and duties at a centre is the direct responsibility of a Centre Manager. They handle the security, operational and financial matters while overseeing the booking of resources.
A Centre Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Managing a Centre
• Preparing weekly or monthly reports
• Attending management meetings
• Taking advantage of business opportunities
• Performing administrative duties
• Budgeting
• Overseeing the upkeep of the building
• Supervising staff
• Handling daily ad hoc responsibilities
Skills
• Being computer literate
• Being innovative and creative
• Being motivated
• Communication
• Being exceedingly organised
• Being able to relate to people
• Being influential
• Leadership
• Being flexible
• Being assertive
• Being discrete
• Being an effective team player
• Office management
• Project management
• Time management
Education
Centre Managers may possess a number of different certifications. Job seekers should aim to have at least a Bachelors Degree in Business, Management or Administration to improve their chances. Some employers may accept NVQ level 4 qualifications in Management, as well.
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