Venue Manager – Flagship Site | Preston
Ready to take the lead of a flagship venue and make a real impact?
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic, people-first Venue Manager to take full ownership of a high-profile site in Preston. This is your chance to step into a fast-paced, customer-driven environment where your leadership, energy and commercial mindset will truly shine.
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? What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary: £36,738 (45-hour contract)
* Realistic OTE: £43,000
* Fully flexible working across days, evenings, nights & weekends
* Enhanced maternity & paternity packages
* 3x life assurance
* Ongoing training & genuine career progression opportunities
* Company pension, wellbeing support & staff perks
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? The Opportunity
This is more than just a management role — it’s your venue to run.
You’ll take full accountability for performance, people and customer experience, creating an engaging environment that keeps customers coming back. From driving sales and local marketing to building a high-performing team, you’ll be at the heart of everything.
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? What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading, coaching and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service
* Owning KPIs, targets and overall venue performance
* Driving local marketing initiatives and community engagement
* Creating a fun, safe and compliant customer experience
* Building a motivated, high-energy team culture
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? What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a people management role
* A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering results
* Background in retail, leisure, hospitality or a similar fast-paced environment
* Passion for customer experience and team development
* A hands-on leader who thrives on energy and momentum
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? Location
Preston (PR1) – must be able to reliably commute or relocate
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✔️ Additional Info
* DBS check required
* Full-time, permanent position
* Driving licence preferred