Venue Growth & Strategy Director

Compass Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 93,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and hospitality company is seeking a Strategic Venue Director to oversee operations at the Scottish Event Campus. The role demands a strong leader with a proven track record in strategic growth and operational excellence across events and hospitality. Responsibilities include shaping long-term vision, driving commercial initiatives, and ensuring outstanding guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in high-profile venues, excellent analytical skills, and a strong capacity for leadership and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within complex, high-profile hospitality, events, or catering environments.
• Experience operating at executive and board level, presenting strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Strong background working within matrixed organizations, collaborating across commercial and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a long-term strategy for catering and hospitality.
• Lead strategic planning, ensuring alignment with client ambitions and sustainability commitments.
• Provide senior oversight of operational readiness and guest experience quality.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Analytical capability

Negotiation skills

Job description

A leading catering and hospitality company is seeking a Strategic Venue Director to oversee operations at the Scottish Event Campus. The role demands a strong leader with a proven track record in strategic growth and operational excellence across events and hospitality. Responsibilities include shaping long-term vision, driving commercial initiatives, and ensuring outstanding guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in high-profile venues, excellent analytical skills, and a strong capacity for leadership and collaboration.