Heritage Conference & Venue Operations Lead

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Staff discount (Vivup)

Job summary

Lancashire County Council in Preston, Lancashire seeks a Conference and Operations Officer. The role is full-time, 37 hours, permanent, based at Museum Headquarters, Preston, within Conservation & Collections. You will coordinate venue operations, support income generation, and oversee site management while leading a small team and ensuring smooth front-of-house services. The post offers a generous benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the conference and venue operation across the Lancashire Conservation Studios and Museum Headquarters.
• Supporting income-generating activities and business development opportunities within the Conservation & Collections Team.
• Overseeing building and site management, including responsibility for Premise Management (PAMS) across Museum Headquarters and the Lancashire Conservation Studios site.
• Ensuring the smooth and professional delivery of front‑of‑house services and operational administration.
• Supporting the development and administration of external business projects, including income generation initiatives and grant applications.
• Coordinating specialist staff and site team workflows through work request systems and operational planning.
• Providing effective leadership, support and motivation to a team of staff.
• Assisting in the care, development and promotion of Lancashire's museum collections, ensuring activities are delivered in line with approved plans, policies and procedures.

Job description

Lancashire County Council in Preston, Lancashire seeks a Conference and Operations Officer. The role is full-time, 37 hours, permanent, based at Museum Headquarters, Preston, within Conservation & Collections. You will coordinate venue operations, support income generation, and oversee site management while leading a small team and ensuring smooth front-of-house services. The post offers a generous benefits package.