Venue Operations Leader: Events, Safety & Service

Arena Racing Company; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual passes

Hotel discounts

Vacation days 22-28

Pension & life assurance

Healthshield

Training & development

Job summary

Arena Racing Company, Central Park Greyhound Stadium in Sittingbourne, seeks a proactive General Manager to oversee racing and non-racing events, ensuring safety, welfare of greyhounds, and exceptional hospitality.

You will lead on-site teams, drive revenue and service standards, manage Health & Safety and Hospitality, and report to the Regional General Manager, focusing on growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a comparable leadership role.
• Background in racing, sports, leisure, or hospitality preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance and regulatory requirements from government bodies, local authorities, the Gambling Commission and GBGB.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of on-site staff.
• Manage stock control, site maintenance and customer experience to the highest standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Arena Racing Company, Central Park Greyhound Stadium in Sittingbourne, seeks a proactive General Manager to oversee racing and non-racing events, ensuring safety, welfare of greyhounds, and exceptional hospitality.

You will lead on-site teams, drive revenue and service standards, manage Health & Safety and Hospitality, and report to the Regional General Manager, focusing on growth and operational excellence.