Head of Stadium Operations

SP Executive Search; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Stadium Operations to oversee the operational delivery at a high-capacity venue. The role requires strong event management experience, particularly within arenas or stadiums, and a solid grounding in change management. The successful candidate will drive operational strategy while ensuring safety and efficiency in event execution. Preferred certifications include the NEBOSH General Certificate and MBQ4/MBQ5 in Crowd Management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working within arenas, stadiums, or major live event environments.
• Solid grounding in change management and project delivery.
• Confident understanding of crowd flow and event logistics.
• A leadership style that is assertive, composed, self-sufficient, and not afraid to challenge.
• Someone who thrives under pressure, communicates clearly, and can take ownership without extensive onboarding.
• Ambition to grow into broader leadership as the venue and business continue to scale.
• Preferred certifications: NEBOSH General Certificate, MBQ4/MBQ5 in Crowd Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational delivery across a high-capacity venue.
• Drive operational readiness and champion safety.
• Lead improvements and shape processes.

Skills

Event management

Change management

Crowd flow management

Leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

MBQ4/MBQ5 in Crowd Management

Job description

Head of Stadium Operations

Must be willing to relocate to/or live in the Midlands

Large-Scale Live Events | High-Volume Venue Environment

The Role:

You’ll oversee the day‑to‑day operational delivery across a high‑capacity venue, ensuring each event is safe, seamless, and executed to an exceptional standard. The role balances strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership — driving operational readiness, championing safety, and adapting to late changes without hesitation.

You’ll influence how the venue operates as it evolves, leading improvements, shaping processes, and ensuring operational teams stay aligned and fully prepared.

About You:

• Strong experience working within arenas, stadiums, or major live event environments (essential).
• Solid grounding in change management and project delivery across multi‑team settings.
• Confident understanding of the operational landscape — from crowd flow and event build to staging, rigging and show‑day logistics — without needing to be the technical expert.
• A leadership style that is assertive, composed, self‑sufficient, and not afraid to challenge.
• Someone who thrives under pressure, communicates clearly, and can take ownership without extensive onboarding.
• Ambition to grow into broader leadership as the venue and business continue to scale.
• Preferred certifications: NEBOSH General Certificate, MBQ4/MBQ5 in Crowd Management.

Think is for you, please apply!

About Us:

SP Executive Search is a recruitment business agency supporting mid to senior corporate level hires across the hospitality and retail industry.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Management

Industries

Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Retail