Head of Venues Operations
7 days ago
Join to apply for the Head of Venues Operations role at University of Manchester Students' Union Please note, you must apply directly through our website for your application to be reviewed and shortlisted. You can apply here: https://umsu.staffsavvy.me/apply/position/head-of-venue-operations-november-25 Applications sent through LinkedIn will not be reviewed by the panel. Who are we? The University of Manchester Students’ Union and Manchester Academy is a unique organisation. As the biggest Students’ Union in the country, we support over 48,000 students through their time at university. Hosting events since the 1960’s, Manchester Academy Venues are part of the cultural fabric of the city of Manchester. We generate income to fund the incredible work of the SU and deliver an exciting programme of events for our students and the wider Manchester community. The Head of Venue Operations is at the heart of our ambition to create memories for our visitors that last a lifetime. The new Head of Venue Operations role will lead our Operations and Technical teams in the successful delivery of over 400 commercial events, which attract over 350,000 visitors annually. Bringing your experience and an improvement-driven approach, you’ll create high-performing teams, enable first‑class delivery and manage a wide range of stakeholders. Whether you’re already working in a venue, a high‑volume licensed premises or elsewhere in the events industry, this role offers an exciting next step. What will interest you is the energy and pace of our environment and going above and beyond to uphold our reputation as one of Manchester’s premier event destinations. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our venues are safe, welcoming and operate efficiently and sustainably. While you’ll bring valuable experience, we’re equally committed to investing in your growth and development throughout your time with us. This is a full‑time, permanent role, based at the Student Union building and Manchester Academy. The role involves regular evening and weekend working. Responsibilities Lead and develop the Operations and Technical teams Oversee health & safety and licensing compliance Manage supplier relationships and contracts Meet operational budgets Be on‑site lead during live events As Head of Venues Operations, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our event delivery and contributing to the wider success of the University of Manchester Students’ Union. If you’re interested in making real impact, we want to hear from you. Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment. Details Salary: £40,500 per year Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Recruitment Timeline Applications opened: 28th November 2025 Applications close: 4th January 2026 23:59pm Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026 Role commencing: February/March 2026 We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Once the vacancy has closed, we’re unable to accept late applications to ensure a fair process for all candidates. Contact You can contact the People Team with any questions regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process. Email: jobs.su@manchester.ac.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr
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