Venue Operations Leader — Events & Safety

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Dublin is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily venue operations at a premier event and sports site in South Dublin. You will report to the CEO and oversee safety, efficiency and guest experience across all event days and activities.

The role requires strong leadership, contractor management, and a proactive approach to compliance, budgeting and staff development, with weekend and evening availability as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' management experience in a venue or major events setting.
• Proven track record coordinating complex event operations and contractor teams.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk assessments.
• Commercial and financial awareness including managing budgets.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and event days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day venue operations, managing site logistics, third-party contractors, and support services.
• Plan, execute, and review major fixture dates and non-event campus activities.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and stakeholders for compliance.
• Develop operational plans/procedures to maximise efficiency and customer delivery.
• Line manage the Operations Executive, coaching and performance management.
• Recruitment and briefing of casual event staff.
• Champion customer-first culture and training initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and campus tenants; ensure contract compliance.
• Align operational delivery with customer brand promises.
• Lead health, safety, risk management; collaborate with Facilities.
• Support capital investment projects; minimise disruption to customer experience.
• Control budgets and ensure financial accountability.

Skills

Venue management

Event operations

People leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Scheduling flexibility

Job description

Morgan McKinley in Dublin is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily venue operations at a premier event and sports site in South Dublin. You will report to the CEO and oversee safety, efficiency and guest experience across all event days and activities.

The role requires strong leadership, contractor management, and a proactive approach to compliance, budgeting and staff development, with weekend and evening availability as required.