Centre Manager - Owl Tree Nest

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The Owl Tree Children's Cafe CIC is looking for a proactive, people-focused Manager with experience of leading day-today operations in a community space or similar setting to help deliver the board’s strategic plans.

We are a family-focused community café and support space in Newcastle upon Tyne, with a strong commitment to improving wellbeing and reducing isolation for parents, carers and children. Our primary goal is to address parenting loneliness and support mental health by providing a safe space where adults can build supportive relationships and children can be themselves.

Following a period of growth, we’ve expanded from a small part-time café in a local football club to our own dedicated venue, now open six days a week.

Our café is at the heart of the nest and is designed for families, with a safe, childfriendly environment and affordable menu, making it a much-loved community resource.

The successful candidate will support the existing team, working closely with the Assistant Manager, to ensure the families who visit us have a warm and welcoming experience

The contract is initially fixed term for 18 months with a 6 month probationary period reporting to the Board of Directors.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a short cover letter before 1.00pm Monday 22 June 2026 explaining why you’d be a great fit for the role to:

Interviews will be held week commencing 22 June and 29 June 2026.