Customer Experience & Venue Operations Lead

Securitas UK

Northampton

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Royal & Derngate is seeking a Customer Experience Manager to lead the delivery of outstanding guest service across both venues. You will oversee Front of House operations, set staffing, brief teams on event needs, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive journey for all visitors.

You will manage volunteers, lead a culture of safety and compliance, oversee budget and commercial activity, and collaborate with visiting companies and partners to continuously improve the customer experience.

Qualifications

  • Significant customer-facing management or supervisory experience in hospitality or leisure sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of an exceptional customer experience across both venues.
  • Oversee Front of House operations, staffing and rotas within budget.
  • Brief teams on event requirements, risks and customer priorities.
  • Liaise with visiting companies, hirers and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and customer facilities; resolve issues promptly.
  • Lead volunteers, induction, training and ongoing management.
  • Manage income and expenditure within budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Ensure Health & Safety compliance and incident response when required.
  • Collaborate across Royal & Derngate and Northampton Filmhouse to represent the organisation professionally.

Skills

Customer experience
Front of House
Leadership
Volunteer management
Budget management

Job description

Royal & Derngate is seeking a Customer Experience Manager to lead the delivery of outstanding guest service across both venues. You will oversee Front of House operations, set staffing, brief teams on event needs, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive journey for all visitors.

You will manage volunteers, lead a culture of safety and compliance, oversee budget and commercial activity, and collaborate with visiting companies and partners to continuously improve the customer experience.

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