General Manager - Iconic London Events Leader

Collins King & Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins King in London is seeking a General Manager to lead one of its prestigious historic venues. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across events, hospitality, sales, operations and customer experience to drive revenue growth and guest satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership of diverse teams, strong financial acumen with budgets and P&L accountability, and a proven track record delivering high-profile events at scale in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operation of the venue, ensuring exceptional service and guest experience.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Drive performance across events, hospitality, catering and ancillary revenue streams.
• Lead, develop and inspire department heads and wider venue teams.
• Maintain the highest standards of health & safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and industry partners.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure seamless delivery of a wide range of events, including conferences, awards dinners, weddings, exhibitions and corporate functions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and continuous improvement.

Job description

Collins King in London is seeking a General Manager to lead one of its prestigious historic venues. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across events, hospitality, sales, operations and customer experience to drive revenue growth and guest satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership of diverse teams, strong financial acumen with budgets and P&L accountability, and a proven track record delivering high-profile events at scale in a fast-paced environment.