Venue Services Manager

Venue Services Manager

Location: Milton Keynes - 20 minutes drive outside of Milton Keynes

Salary: Circa GBP30,000 - GBP35,000 (Dependent on Experience) + circa GBP3.5k bonus

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends as required)

Work Location: On-site

Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a leading venue services company.

We are seeking a Venue Manager to join their team near Milton Keynes, Bucks. This is a hands-on role that involves overseeing the full operational and administrative management of 'soft services' in the venue, ensuring high-quality service delivery and maintaining strong client relationships.

Venue Manager Role:

As a Services Venue Manager , you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, and day-to-day management of all venue operations. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, oversee compliance and risk management, and lead a team to deliver excellent service standards.

Venue Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the efficient management of venue operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
• Plan, schedule, and manage events, ensuring all logistical requirements are met for the soft services that your team are responsible for.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with venue representatives and stakeholders.
• Manage staff recruitment, training, and performance to ensure high service standards.
• Ensure all administrative reporting, compliance, and risk management requirements are met.
• Oversee stock control of Services venue supplies.
• Implement and maintain safe working practices, ensuring health & safety compliance.
• Provide regular reports and performance reviews to senior management and clients.

What They Are Looking For:

Essential:

• Previous experience in venue, facilities, or event management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and problem-solving abilities.
• Good organisational and resource management skills.
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

Experience in event operations or contract management.

Relevant qualifications in facilities management or a related field.

Venue Manager Key Attributes:

• Highly organised and proactive with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends when required.

If you're ready to take on a varied and rewarding role as a Services Venue Manager , we'd love to hear from you.