Venue Services Manager
Location: Milton Keynes – 20 minutes drive outside of Milton Keynes
Salary: Circa £30,000 – £35,000 (Dependent on Experience) + circa £3.5k bonus
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends as required)
Work Location: On-site
Full time / Permanent
Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a leading venue services company.
We are seeking a Venue Manager to join their team near Milton Keynes, Bucks. This is a hands-on role that involves overseeing the full operational and administrative management of ‘soft services’ in the venue, ensuring high-quality service delivery and maintaining strong client relationships.
Venue Manager Role:
As a Services Venue Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, and day-to-day management of all venue operations. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, oversee compliance and risk management, and lead a team to deliver excellent service standards.
Venue Manager Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the efficient management of venue operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
- Plan, schedule, and manage events, ensuring all logistical requirements are met for the soft services that your team are responsible for.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with venue representatives and stakeholders.
- Manage staff recruitment, training, and performance to ensure high service standards.
- Ensure all administrative reporting, compliance, and risk management requirements are met.
- Oversee stock control of Services venue supplies.
- Implement and maintain safe working practices, ensuring health & safety compliance.
- Provide regular reports and performance reviews to senior management and clients.
What They Are Looking For:
Essential:
- Previous experience in venue, facilities, or event management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent client relationship management and problem-solving abilities.
- Good organisational and resource management skills.
- Strong financial and budget management experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable:
Experience in event operations or contract management.
Relevant qualifications in facilities management or a related field.
Venue Manager Key Attributes:
- Highly organised and proactive with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends when required.
If you’re ready to take on a varied and rewarding role as a Services Venue Manager, we’d love to hear from you.
