Deputy Bar and Venue Manager

Interview Intended Interview date: 16 & 17th December Details Deputy Bar and Venue Manager Location: London, UK Salary: £35,000 – £35,737.52 per annum Contract: Fixed Term 1 year, Full-time (37 hours per week, annualized) Who we are Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We also fund and facilitate student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs, media groups, and raise money for charities via Raising and Giving (RAG) initiatives. About the job We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Bar and Venue Managers to support the running of our busy licensed venues, catering outlets, and event spaces at the heart of the London School of Economics and Political Science campus.From vibrant club nights and live entertainment to food, drink, and society showcases, no two days are the same. You'll work closely with Venue Managers to make sure operations run smoothly, supervise staff teams, and step up to lead when required.This is a fantastic opportunity for hospitality professionals looking to develop their leadership skills in a dynamic, student-focused environment in central London. Who are we looking for? Experience working in hospitality, venues, or events (busy settings a bonus) Supervisory or team leader experience, or the ambition to step up A strong eye for detail and commitment to excellent service Flexibility to work evenings and weekends A proactive, professional, and team-focused approach Why apply? Be part of a purpose-led organisation at the heart of student life in central London Gain valuable management experience with training and development opportunities Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas closure Staff discounts and a supportive, collaborative workplace Benefits and Perks 25 days holidays per year Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter on top of your 25 days annual leave and bank holidays Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership – a wide range of activities including yoga, dance, pilates classes available free for SU staff Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on a bicycle purchase Access to LSE staff training courses Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving a wide range of discounts Flexibility for work‑life balance Interest‑free Travel loan How we recruit We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages: Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview. Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Intended Interview date: 16 & 17th December Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor. Please be advised that you must upload all your documents before submitting your application. You will not be able to return to your application or edit this once you have submitted. Please contact the hr team at su.hr@lse.ac.uk if you need any assistance with your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr