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Commercial Venues Manager

Reed
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9JY, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed Business Support Lancaster is seeking a Commercial Venues Manager for a full-time, permanent position.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of commercial experience and involves managing local venues, budget oversight, and staff management.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for developing business plans, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000, along with benefits such as a generous pension scheme and 27 days of annual leave.
  • Flexibility is required for weekend and evening work due to events, with a standard 37-hour workweek primarily from Monday to Friday.

Reed Business Support Lancaster, are currently working alongside our client to assist them with the recruitment of a Commercial Venues Manager to join their team on a full time and permanent basis.

The successful candidate will manage the continuous development, improvement, and success of a number of local commercial venues. This role involves effective planning, budget management, staff management, and governance to ensure financial sustainability and maximisation of income opportunities.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

  • Lead the development and implementation of the business plan in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage the commercial aspects of five local venues.
  • Build strong customer relationships and provide regular performance reports to Senior Management.
  • Explore and develop new business opportunities through strong stakeholder relationships and targeted marketing strategies.
  • Oversee local festivals and events, ensuring their success and alignment with community goals.
  • Ensure operational excellence in facility management, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a strong background in financial and performance management.
  • High level of commercial experience across various sectors.
  • Proven ability to lead and implement change, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and emergency procedures.

Benefits and details of the role:

  • 37 hour working week
  • Predominantly Monday – Friday 9-5 – flexibility required around events, so some weekend and evening work would be expected
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Flexitime
  • 27 days annual leave increasing to 32 days after 5 years service + bank holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Home and Electronics discount scheme 
  • Discounted gym membership
  • The opportunity to purchase extra time off
  • Discounts on days out
  • Discounts on activities and retail

This role is immediately vacant, so apply now for your chance to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.