Stadium Operations Lead — Safe, Seamless Events (Midlands)

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.

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

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.