General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking a General Manager to lead all aspects of operations, sales performance and client experience at a premium London events venue. This is a senior, high-profile role with full P&L ownership, responsible for driving revenue, delivering exceptional events, and maintaining a best-in-class reputation within the London events market.

You will drive revenue through proactive sales, oversee CRM and client engagement, pricing and contracts, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Experience as General Manager or senior leader in a premium venue or events business.
• Strong commercial mindset with full P&L management experience.
• Track record of driving sales growth and client retention.
• Experience managing high-profile/VIP clients and stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall venue operations, ensuring flawless event delivery
• Drive revenue growth through proactive sales and business development
• Own full P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance
• Build and manage relationships with VIP clients and key stakeholders
• Oversee CRM strategy and client engagement
• Lead pricing, contracts, and commercial strategy
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and service standards
• Manage, develop, and inspire a high-performing team

Skills

General management

P&L management

Sales growth

VIP clients

Leadership

Operational excellence

Job description

Job Title: General Manager – Premium London Events Venue

Location: London

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus

We are working with a prestigious, high-end London venue seeking a General Manager to lead all aspects of operations, sales performance, and client experience. This is a senior, high-profile role with full P&L ownership, responsible for driving revenue, delivering exceptional events, and maintaining a best-in-class reputation within the London events market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall venue operations, ensuring flawless event delivery
• Drive revenue growth through proactive sales and business development
• Own full P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance
• Build and manage relationships with VIP clients and key stakeholders
• Oversee CRM strategy and client engagement
• Lead pricing, contracts, and commercial strategy
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and service standards
• Manage, develop, and inspire a high-performing team

About You

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in a premium venue or events business
• Strong commercial mindset with full P&L management experience
• Track record of driving sales growth and client retention
• Experience managing high-profile/VIP clients and stakeholders
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and professional

What You’ll Bring

• A polished, client-facing approach with strong presence
• Strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Passion for luxury events and exceptional service
• Ability to lead from the front in a fast-paced environment