Venue General Manager - Lead Operations & Growth

Quarters Brighton; Brighton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant event venue in Brighton is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to oversee all operations, manage a dedicated team, and ensure high standards of service and safety. The ideal candidate should have extensive management experience, a strong understanding of venue operations, and excellent interpersonal skills. You'll be responsible for driving commercial success while maintaining compliance with licensing and legislation. This is a full-time role requiring weekend and evening work.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Auto-enrolment pension

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive (5 years) management experience running projects/events/venues.
• Excellent working knowledge of events and/or venues.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience successfully leading a team.
• Proven ability to manage budgets.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Run all aspects of the venue while ensuring customer experience.
• Recruit and manage the core team, coordinating with other departments.
• Plan and manage all venue operations and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulations.
• Monitor and manage the venue’s budget and financial performance.

Skills

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Knowledge of licensing and legislation

IT literacy

Job description

A vibrant event venue in Brighton is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to oversee all operations, manage a dedicated team, and ensure high standards of service and safety. The ideal candidate should have extensive management experience, a strong understanding of venue operations, and excellent interpersonal skills. You'll be responsible for driving commercial success while maintaining compliance with licensing and legislation. This is a full-time role requiring weekend and evening work.