Town Centre Manager (Brackley & Towcester)
Job introduction
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About the role
Are you passionate about place-making and driving economic vibrancy in town centres? We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Town Centre Manager to lead the transformation and day-to-day management of Brackley and Towcester town centres.
Key responsibilities include:
Building strong partnerships with local stakeholders to support town centre priorities
Developing and delivering promotional campaigns, events, and initiatives to increase footfall
Gathering and analysing data to inform decision-making and measure impact
Supporting independent businesses and fostering a thriving retail and hospitality environment
Working on town centre beautification, signage, and wayfinding projects
Acting as a spokesperson for the towns’ economic and cultural development
This is a dynamic and highly visible role that requires strategic thinking, creativity, and exceptional relationship-building skills. If you're passionate about place-making and love seeing towns flourish, Brackley and Towcester are ready for your vision.
Additional information
You're a passionate place-maker with a talent for bringing people together and turning vision into action. Whether it’s organising footfall-boosting events or supporting local businesses, you thrive in roles that blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
What sets you apart:
You’re a creative problem-solver, brimming with ideas to make town centres more vibrant and engaging
You have excellent communication and networking skills, easily forging strong relationships with traders, community leaders, and council partners
You’re data-savvy and results-driven, knowing how to measure success and use insight to guide future plans
You’re proactive and organised, capable of juggling multiple initiatives across two distinct towns
Above all, you care deeply about community—supporting local enterprise, enhancing public spaces, and celebrating the unique spirit of Brackley and Towcester
This is a role for someone who doesn’t wait to be asked—you see opportunity and take it forward. If that sounds like you, we’re ready to meet the difference-maker behind the application.
Company information
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what its like to work at West Northants Council.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.
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Salary range
- £39,190 - £41,797 per year