Venue Operations Manager - Manchester - 30k-35k
My client is a leading venue group and they are currently recruiting for a Venue Operations Manager to be based at one of their events venues in Manchester.
As Venue Operations Manager, your main focuses will be the following:
To ensure the smooth handover of events from sales to the operations team
Lead on all logistical planning on allocated events to ensure successful delivery
Lead on all administrative tasks prior to each event and collect/collate relevant paperwork and information to distribute to all relevant parties in good time
Understand and implement the venue’s operational best practice and ensure these standards are being upheld at all times
Understanding the venue’s staffing and service requirements for security, cleaning, crew and stewarding, using this to gain quotes from approved suppliers, book staff and brief/manage on the day
Book and lead site visits and planning meetings with the clients and suppliers
Supporting the Sales Team with advising clients regarding operational planning
Produce a post-event report and schedule de-briefs for the internal event team and all relevant suppliers/clients
Deliver the highest level of customer service and be the main onsite contact to manage the running of all corporate, brand and filming events
To be aware of tenants within the building and assist in managing their movements during live events
To provide assistance to the wider company as and when required
Process all supplier invoices relating to the event for payment
Maximise sales and upsell at all opportunities
Maintaining strong relations with our Landlords and other stakeholders
For this Venue Operations Manager role, I am looking for a candidate who has:
A minimum of 2 years Event Management experience within either contract catering, event catering, hotels or venues
Experience of managing large scale events
Understanding of how to coordinate and plan an event in the lead up to it taking place
The desire to grow with an exciting, forward thinking company
All candidates applying for this Venue Operations Manager role must have been in a similar position within the events industry in the past year.
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