Venue Operations Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Venue Operations Manager to join their team on a part-time basis for a 6-9 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operational leader with experience in events, hospitality, conferencing, or venue management to oversee the smooth delivery of events and day-to-day venue operations. The role offers core working hours of 9am to 5pm, with flexibility required for occasional early starts and late finishes to support the event schedule. The Role As Venue Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of a busy event venue, acting as the senior operational lead on-site and overseeing event delivery, facilities management, health and safety compliance, and team performance. Leading a team that includes Supervisors, a Facilities Officer, a Venue Administrator, and a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards across all aspects of venue operations. Key ResponsibilitiesEvent Operations and Delivery Review and approve event function sheets, floor plans, catering requirements, and event specifications Act as the senior on-site contact and Duty Manager during live events Ensure all event requirements are delivered in line with client expectations and booking agreements Approve additional client charges where required and oversee event reporting and feedback Conduct venue inspections to ensure all front and back-of-house areas are maintained to a high standard ..... full job details .....