General Manager Events

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection is seeking a General Manager, Events to lead the events division at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, London. The role oversees 147 hospitality boxes, premium dining rooms, a roof terrace and the arena itself, hosting corporate meetings, conferences and award shows.

This senior HoD role sits on the Royal Albert Hall Steering Committee, accountable for a multi-million-pound revenue stream and managing a team of 10–15 staff plus 50+ casual event staff at peak.

Qualifications

• A senior events leader with experience across sales, operations and logistics.
• Background in high-volume, high-end events — hotels, M&E venues, or premium cultural/entertainment spaces.
• Proven track record managing managers and leading teams of a similar scale.
• Commercially driven, with strong revenue growth and P&L experience.
• A hands-on leader who leads by example and proactively addresses gaps in performance.
• Passionate about delivering excellence and quality at every level of the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Own overall event revenue and commercial performance across boxes, C&E, PDR and arena events.
• Lead and develop Heads of Sales, Operations and Logistics, splitting hands-on time evenly across all three.
• Drive the highest operational standards across every event, from corporate meetings to the July arena dinners.
• Build strong cross-departmental relationships with restaurants, kitchens and retail.
• Inspire, coach and performance-manage a wider team of c.40, including event planners and front of house managers.
• Represent the events division at Steering Committee level.

Skills

Senior events leadership

High-end events experience

P&L management

Job description

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

Part of OVG, Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining and hospitality.

About The Venue

Since 2011, Rhubarb have provided all food and drink at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.

With over 350 diverse and exciting events taking place each year, guests to the Royal Albert Hall can complement their visit with exceptional hospitality experiences.

Role Purpose

General Manager, Events – Rhubarb at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection is looking for a General Manager, Events to lead the events division at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, London. The role encompasses 147 hospitality boxes, premium and private dining rooms, a roof terrace and the arena itself — hosting everything from corporate meetings, conferences and dinners to award shows and spectacular private events. This is a senior HoD role, part of the Royal Albert Hall Steering Committee, with full accountability for a multi-million-pound revenue stream, a permanent team of 10–15 and 50+ casual event staff at peak.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own overall event revenue and commercial performance across boxes, C&E, PDR and arena events
• Lead and develop Heads of Sales, Operations and Logistics, splitting hands‑on time evenly across all three
• Drive the highest operational standards across every event, from corporate meetings to the July arena dinners
• Build strong cross‑departmental relationships with restaurants, kitchens and retail
• Inspire, coach and performance‑manage a wider team of c.40, including event planners and front of house managers
• Represent the events division at Steering Committee level

Who We’re Looking For

• A senior events leader with experience across sales, operations and logistics
• Background in high‑volume, high‑end events — hotels, M&E venues, or premium cultural/entertainment spaces
• Proven track record managing managers and leading teams of a similar scale
• Commercially driven, with strong revenue growth and P&L experience
• A hands‑on leader who leads by example and proactively addresses gaps in performance
• Passionate about delivering excellence and quality at every level of the guest experience

Good to Know

• Salary: up to £60,000, dependent on experience
• Location: Royal Albert Hall, London
• Senior HoD role, sitting on the Royal Albert Hall Steering Committee
• Overseeing a multi‑million‑pound events business spanning boxes, PDRs, C&E and arena‑scale events

Our Inclusion Commitments

RHC is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.