Arts Lounge & Experience Manager

The Purple Owl; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A new café-art hub in London is seeking a Venue Manager to oversee operations and host creative events. The ideal candidate should have experience in venue management, a passion for art, and a growth mindset for social media. This role is critical for launching and growing our innovative community space in Wandsworth. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.

Qualifications

• Experience required in venue management for our café-art hub.
• Passionate about community, art, and creative storytelling.
• Must be hands-on and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run operations for the venue and host social events.
• Grow the café's presence and engage with the community.
• Help launch and maintain the venue's creative space.

Skills

Café/bar/venue management

Passion for art and community

Social media growth

Hands-on and adaptable

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Venue Manager to help bring The Purple Owl to life — a café-art hub that morphs into a social, creative evening destination. You’ll run operations, host events, grow our presence, and help us soar from day one.

You are:

• Experienced in café / bar / venue management.
• Passionate about art, creative community & storytelling.
• Social media & growth minded.
• Hands-on, adaptable, calm under pressure.

Wandsworth, London | Full time | Opening November 2025.

Ready to help us launch our wings? Apply now!

Experience & Employment

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full-time

About The Purple Owl

Opening Nov 2025, The Purple Owl is London’s new creative hub - a café, art studio, and community space launched to inspire connection through creativity and hospitality. Set in the beating heart of Wandsworth, South West London.