Fractional People Director | Interim Chief People Officer | Fractional Operational Lead / COO | Reward & Rem Co NED
We're recruiting an Operations Director for an established events venue in North West, England. This is a rare opportunity to lead operational transformation at a venue with significant commercial potential.
Our client operates a successful multi-use venue hosting large-scale public events, corporate events, conferences, and live entertainment. The venue benefits from strong transport connectivity and modern infrastructure. Following a strategic governance review, they're seeking an experienced operational leader to drive performance and establish best-practice frameworks.
This is a hybrid hands‑on operational role working with a savvy commercial and strategic MD to reshape operations for sustainable growth, facing various headwinds and challenges.
Responsibilities
* Lead facilities & maintenance – asset management, preventative programmes and 3rd parties
* Drive health & safety – compliance, risk management, safety culture
* Manage team leadership – line management of operational teams – hands‑on involvement
* Strategic planning – operational strategy, performance frameworks
You'll work alongside sports partners and commercial clients in a venue with strong foundations and clear improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
* Proven experience managing multi‑use music/sports/events venues or similar complex operations
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification
* Demonstrable track record of operational excellence and commercial growth
* Strong commercial acumen with P&L understanding
* Experience leading teams through change and improvement programmes
* Professional stakeholder management capability with multiple stakeholders
Highly Desirable
* Event management qualifications or extensive practical experience
* Background in venue safety, catering (in‑house) and licensing with Education Sector exposure
* Track record implementing performance frameworks
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Human Resources Services
Lytham St Anne's, England, United Kingdom
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