General Manager

Role: General Manager
Location: Brighton
Hours: Full time (including evenings and weekends)
Pay: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a General Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, an established and innovative events and entertainment venue, in Brighton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced venue or events professional to oversee operations, lead a team, and drive the commercial success of a high-profile venue environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Opportunity to work within a creative and growing events organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development

The Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing events, venues, or similar operations
• At least 3 years' experience leading and managing teams
• Strong knowledge of venue operations, licensing, and event management
• Experience managing budgets and commercial performance
• Confident IT user including Microsoft Office and shared file systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

The Role:

• Oversee all aspects of venue operations including events, customer experience, safety, and compliance
• Lead and manage the venue team, ensuring clear communication and collaborative working
• Drive commercial performance and support new business opportunities
• Manage contractors and service providers including security, production, welfare, and cleaning teams
• Monitor event performance and implement improvements to maximise efficiency and customer experience
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, and industry regulations
• Manage budgets and monitor financial performance against forecasts
• Oversee venue documentation including risk assessments, safety procedures, and operational policies
• Build relationships with promoters, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful event delivery

If you're keen to join an exceptional team offering a dynamic and creative venue environment with opportunities to lead exciting events, then please apply to this General Manager role below or call Chloe McCausland Clearline Recruitment on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm.