Logistics Manager I – Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham – Full time – £28k
Key Responsibilities
Event Setup & Breakdown
* Plan and manage the safe setup and breakdown of all event spaces across the venue, ensuring furniture, equipment, and operational kit is correctly positioned ahead of every event.
* Carry out pre-event room checks to verify that all spaces are set up correctly against the agreed event brief, and that all equipment and furnishings are clean, serviceable, and safe.
* Lead the logistics team through setup and breakdown schedules, ensuring work is completed within agreed timeframes and to the required standard.
* Communicate clearly with department heads and event supervisors to confirm setup requirements, flagging any discrepancies or concerns before gates open.
* Ensure all areas are returned to a safe and secure state following event breakdown, with equipment stored correctly and any damage recorded and reported.
Furniture & Equipment Audits
* Maintain an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all furniture and operational equipment across the venue's catering and event spaces.
* Conduct regular furniture and equipment audits across all operational areas, recording condition, quantity, and location, and escalating any items requiring repair, replacement, or disposal.
* Work with the Operations & Compliance Manager to manage a planned equipment review cycle, ensuring items are fit for purpose ahead of key fixtures and events.
* Identify and report any risks arising from damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly positioned furniture and equipment, taking immediate interim action where safety is a concern.
Health & Safety
* Take personal accountability for safe working practices within the logistics operation – ensuring the team works safely at all times and fully understands their H&S responsibilities.
* Ensure all setup and breakdown activity is carried out in line with current manual handling guidance, safe systems of work, and any relevant risk assessments.
* Conduct pre-event safety walkthroughs of event spaces, identifying and resolving any hazards before areas are handed over for service.
* Maintain and contribute to relevant risk assessments covering logistics, furniture handling, and equipment movement across the venue.
* Report any accidents, near misses, or safety concerns promptly to the Operations & Compliance Manager, completing the relevant documentation accurately and on time.
* Ensure the team is briefed on emergency procedures, evacuation routes, and H&S requirements ahead of every event day.
* Adhere to and champion all statutory and Company requirements including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations, Manual Handling, and employment law obligations.
Staff Planning & Team Leadership
* Support the Operations & Compliance Manager in planning logistics staffing requirements for each event day, ensuring the right number of team members are in place to safely deliver setup and breakdown.
* Deliver clear, informative pre-shift briefings to the logistics team ahead of every event – covering the event brief, setup priorities, H&S reminders, and any event-specific requirements.
* Provide on-the-ground supervision and direction throughout setup and breakdown, ensuring team members are working safely, efficiently, and to the correct standard.
* Identify training needs within the logistics team and escalate to the Operations & Compliance Manager, supporting the delivery of any on-the-job training as required.
* Recognise and celebrate good performance within the team.
Operational Standards
* Ensure all storage areas, back-of-house corridors, and equipment zones are maintained in a clean, organised, and compliant state at all times.
* Monitor the condition of all event spaces during turnaround periods, identifying any cleaning, maintenance, or compliance issues and reporting them promptly.
* Liaise with the Facilities team and relevant contractors where building or equipment issues arise that are outside the logistics team's remit.
* Support the wider operations team with event-day logistics requirements as directed by the Operations & Compliance Manager and GM.
Key Experience & Skills
* Previous experience in a logistics, facilities, events operations, or similar hands‑on operational role.
* Strong practical understanding of health and safety requirements in a live events or hospitality environment.
* Experience of leading or supervising a small team in a fast-paced, time-pressured setting.
* Good organisational skills – able to manage equipment, spaces, and people across multiple areas simultaneously.
* Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling, movement of furniture and equipment, and sustained physical activity on event days.
* Clear communicator – able to brief teams simply and effectively and escalate issues quickly.
* Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) for basic reporting and communication.
* IOSH Working Safely or equivalent H&S qualification is desirable; genuine willingness to work toward qualification is essential.
* Manual Handling certificate or training is desirable.
* Comfortable working flexible hours including match days, evenings, and weekends as required by the event calendar.
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