Venue Manager

E1 London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

E1 London in London is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day events and ensure flawless delivery, compliance, and guest experience.

Reporting to Head of Operations and GM, you will run live events, maintain venue procedures, and build strong relations with promoters and authorities.

The role requires night-time availability and a track record of leading large teams, with a clear path for career progression at a renowned London venue.

Qualifications

• Nightlife-focused hospitality experience and passion.
• Strong knowledge of premises licensing, health & safety, and fire safety.
• Proven ability to increase revenue and improve efficiency.
• Experience leading large teams in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and flawless live events.
• Manage relationships with promoters, clients, licensing authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead operational teams and contractors across bars, security, welfare, front of house and cleaning.
• Maintain exceptional hospitality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, train and develop junior to mid-seniority staff.

Skills

Nightlife passion

Licensing knowledge

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Flexibility

Job description

Salary: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per year (Depending on experience)

About Us

E1 is one of London’s most renowned electronic music venues and event spaces. We host everything from world-class club nights to corporate hires, conferences, film shoots, and fashion events. We are a passionate, experienced management team committed to developing our people and offering genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

Supporting the Head of Operations and General Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations and execute flawless live events. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Event Management: Run live events in strict accordance with our premises licence, risk assessments, and venue procedures.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with promoters, clients, licensing authorities, and local stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Oversee operational teams and contractors (security, bars, welfare, medical, front of house, and cleaning).
• Compliance & Standards: Maintain exceptional hospitality, guest experience, and strict business compliance.
• People Development: Handle staff recruitment, training, and development for junior to mid-seniority roles.

About You

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Nightlife Passion: A genuine love for late-night hospitality and club culture.
• Licensing Knowledge: Strong practical knowledge of premises licensing, compliance, health & safety, and fire safety. A valid Personal Licence is required.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven experience increasing revenue, improving efficiency, and managing profitability.
• Leadership Skills: A track record of leading, motivating, and recruiting large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility: Complete comfort working evenings, late nights (overnight), weekends, and public holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum.
• A flexible schedule structured around E1’s diverse event calendar (averaging 40 hours per week).
• Ongoing professional training and clear pathways for career progression.
• The chance to work at the forefront of London's electronic music scene.

Please note: This is a genuine nightlife role. Most shifts take place during evenings and overnight (particularly Thursday to Sunday). Please ensure you are comfortable with these hours before applying.