Role: General ManagerLocation: BrightonHours: 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 McCauslandClearline Recruitment on between 8:30am - 5:00pm.