Job Description
Venue Operations Lead – Major Venues
Location
Primary base: Silverstone Operational lead responsibility at: Coventry
With national major event deployments as required.
Reporting Structure
* Reports to Venue Presentation Manager – Silverstone (for Silverstone operations and development)
* Reports directly to Regional Manager – Coventry (for Coventry contract delivery)
* Works alongside Assistant Venue Presentation Manager – Silverstone
Role Overview
The Venue Operations Lead (VOL) is a developmental leadership role combining structured progression at a major venue with full operational accountability for a matchday contract.
Based primarily at Silverstone, the VOL will support operational planning and delivery across race events, hospitality activity and high-footfall venue operations.
In parallel, the VOL will take full responsibility for planning and delivering matchday presentation services at Coventry, reporting directly to the Regional Manager.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role requiring event-day presence, live decision-making and ownership of service standards.
The role forms part of CleanEvent’s succession planning pathway toward Assistant Venue Presentation Manager and Venue Presentation Manager positions.
1. Silverstone – Operational Development & Delivery
* Support labour forecasting and workforce deployment modelling
* Assist with recruitment coordination and rostering
* Contribute to event mobilisation planning and documentation
* Attend client and venue planning meetings
* Support supervisor leadership and briefing preparation
* Be operationally present during race events and key activity days
* Monitor presentation standards and escalate issues appropriately
* Take ownership of defined operational workstreams as capability develops
Silverstone acts as the structured development environment for progression into senior venue leadership roles.
2. Coventry – Contract Operational Lead
* Labour forecasting, deployment planning and cost awareness
* Recruitment coordination where required
* Supervisor leadership and briefing
* Matchday operational delivery and live decision-making
* Health & Safety compliance
* Quality control and service standards
* Post-event reporting and performance analysis
Accountability for matchday delivery at Coventry sits with the role holder.
3. Major Events Deployment
* Equipment coordination and logistics
* Labour mobilisation support
* Documentation and compliance alignment
* On-site operational leadership support
* Exposure to multi-site event delivery environments
Irregular hours and national travel will be required during peak periods.
Development & Progression
This role forms part of CleanEvent’s operational leadership pathway.
The successful candidate will gain structured exposure to: * Full event lifecycle planning
* Labour modelling and financial discipline * Client relationship management
* Multi-site contract delivery * Leadership and people management
Progression pathway may lead to Assistant Venue Presentation Manager or Venue Presentation Manager roles within the business.
Candidate Profile
* Demonstrates leadership capability and accountability
* Thrives in high-pressure event environments
* Is confident leading matchday operations
* Is organised, proactive and commercially aware
* Is flexible with evenings, weekends and national travel
* Holds a full UK driving licence
Experience in sport, events, hospitality or facilities operations is desirable.
Working Pattern
* Event-driven schedule
* Evenings and weekends required
* National travel required for major events
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