Head of Facility Operations - Events Venue

Posted 14 March 2025
Salary£60k per year
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
ReferenceCC14083
Contact NameCassie Capener

Job description

Your chance to join an iconic group of venues who are leading the way in live events and shows.

THE COMPANY

Are you ready to take centre stage in the world of live events? If you’re passionate about being part of a team crafting unforgettable experiences, providing strong leadership, ensuring client expectations and financial targets are achieved and service levels monitored through effective people, financial and operational processes, this is your moment to shine!

This established group and their venues are the go-to for the UK’s largest corporate clients, exhibitions and conferences as well as iconic sporting events, podcasts, the biggest names in music and more.

With a fantastic company culture, career progression opportunities and a standout benefits package, this is a great time to join and further develop your career with an iconic brand.


THE ROLE

Acting as a main point of contact for facilities, you will be responsible for ensuring building operations, facilities and services are delivered and maintained to the highest standard and within strict timescales.

This is a broad role that includes:

  • Line management of venue operations team
  • Oversight and responsibility of building functionality
  • Lead on accessibility matters
  • Liaising with group contractors to ensure operational needs are met
  • Prioritising any building and facilities issues
  • Attending regular venue update meetings
  • Evaluating and reviewing building related feedback
  • Preparing H & S reports and act as H & S rep for the venue (NEBOSH qualified)
  • Budget ownership for facilities including car parking, security, cleaning, estates and equipment
  • Lead on the venue’s sustainability initiatives
  • Coordinate annual review of operational and H&S documents
  • Liaising with local stakeholders in relation to fire, safety, noise, local residents and more

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of contract and service delivery as well as relevant H & S qualifications (NEBOSH). You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to lead and advise internal teams and work in a fast paced environment.

In return they offer the opportunity to work with a close knit and sociable team with flexible working and a host of great benefits including discounts, free lunches, health benefits and more…

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) in events, exhibitions and experiential. If this position isn’t quite what you’re looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

VAC REF: CC14083