Operations Manager - Venues & Events

COREcruitment Ltd; Southease; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager for an events venue in East Sussex. You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee facilities, Health & Safety, and commercial hires, and drive revenue growth while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires senior hands-on leadership with a focus on operational excellence and relationship management across departments to maximise event success and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading venue/hospitality operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service and client-facing experience.
• Track record of driving revenue and commercial outcomes.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and oversee day-to-day operations of the venue.
• Manage facilities, maintenance, contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee Health & Safety, compliance, licensing and risk.
• Oversee food & beverage outlets, events and commercial hires.
• Manage budgets and drive operational efficiencies.

Skills

Venue operations

Leadership

Customer service

Revenue growth

Health & Safety

Facilities management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager – Events Venue
Salary: Up to £70,000
Location: East Sussex

My client is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a events venue in East Sussex. This is a senior, hands-on role covering venue operations, facilities, events, food & beverage outlets, compliance and commercial performance, with responsibility for ensuring the venue delivers exceptional experiences while maximising revenue.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the team and oversee day-to-day operations
• Manage facilities, maintenance, contractors and suppliers
• Mange the Health & Safety, compliance, licensing and risk
• Oversee food & beverage outlets, events and commercial hires
• Manage budgets and drive operational efficiencies
• Driving sales
• Work closely with all departments to deliver outstanding events
• Build relationships with clients, members and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to grow commercial event revenue

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in venue, hospitality and events
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Event operations and customer service experience
• Commercial awareness with a proven ability to drive revenue
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance and facilities management
• Highly organised, confident and commercially minded
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills