Head of Facilities - Co-op Live

Co-op Live; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK entertainment venue is seeking an experienced Head of Facilities to oversee their operations. You will develop a facilities strategy, manage teams, and ensure a seamless venue experience. The role requires strong leadership, facilities management expertise, and a commitment to sustainability. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in public-facing environments. Full-time commitment is expected, including weekends and late evenings.

Benefits

Life Assurance 4 x basic salary

WeCare Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly benefits

Team social events

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in building operations and project delivery.
• Experience in large, fast-paced, public-facing environments.
• Commercially astute with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations for a world-class venue.
• Develop and implement a facilities strategy.
• Manage a talented in-house team and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Management

Sustainability

Budget Management

Education

IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH, PRINCE2 certifications

Job description

Head of Facilities - Co-op Live

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This range is provided by Co-op Live. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We connect with up to 23,500 fans per show, Co-op Live continues to attract world‑class talent and events, drawing comparisons to and surpassing the world’s greatest live entertainment venues in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and more.

We’re on the lookout for a highly experienced Head of Facilities to help shape the UK’s biggest and most exciting live entertainment arena - Co‑op Live.

This is a unique opportunity to lead our facilities operations at a truly world‑class venue. You will develop and lead on the implementation of an outstanding facilities strategy which creates the best fan experience in the UK. You will be developing and delivering policy, procedures, regulatory and industry requirements and leading a team who are passionate about making this the best arena in the UK.

You’ll take ownership of facilities from top to bottom, from developing a robust maintenance strategy, embedding a safety‑first culture and taking facilities at Co‑op Live to the highest level.

Your day‑to‑day will involve managing a talented in‑house team and multiple contractors, overseeing operational planning for events, and ensuring our venue runs seamlessly across all touchpoints.

You’ll be driving forward sustainability, maintaining our facilities to the highest level, and championing excellence in everything we do – all while keeping an eye on budgets, timelines, and compliance. Quite simply, you’ll be a driving force behind the UK’s best live entertainment experience.

What Co‑op Live will give to you

• Provide you with development opportunities and regular one‑to‑ones
• Key objectives for you to succeed in your role
• Your general wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds — we understand the importance of balancing work and personal commitments
• This is an office‑based role, it’s really important we work together to mobilise the biggest music and live entertainment arena in the UK

Please note this role is working 5 out of 7 days per week and supports our events, therefore weekend and late evenings are required.

• Life Assurance 4 x basic salary
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family 24hrs, 7 days per week when you need the service
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Team social events

Joining the team, you’ll be an experienced and confident facilities leader who thrives in large, fast‑paced, public‑facing environments. With strong expertise in building operations and project delivery, you know how to balance the big picture with the fine detail. You’ll bring energy, resilience, and a can‑do attitude – the kind that inspires teams, gets things done, and creates a positive, high‑performance culture.

You’ll be commercially astute, strategically minded, and naturally collaborative, with a track record of managing major projects and budgets. If you have the qualifications to match (IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH, PRINCE2 – even better), but above all, you’re someone who leads with integrity and purpose.

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co‑op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: General Business

Industries: Entertainment Providers, Events Services, and Facilities Services

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