Job Description
General Manager – Premium Sports Venue | West Midlands
Our client is seeking an exceptional leader to take the helm of a renowned sports and events venue in the West Midlands. With a packed calendar of sporting fixtures and a thriving year-round events business, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a flagship destination in the UK’s leisure and hospitality landscape.
About the Venue:
This premium sports venue hosts 25 high-profile fixtures annually, including one of the region’s most iconic events. It is also home to a wide range of non-sports events, including:
* Corporate hospitality and conferences
* Live music events and festivals
* Seasonal public events such as fireworks nights and family fun days
* Weddings and private functions
* An on-site caravan and motorhome park
The Role:
As General Manager, you’ll report to the Regional Director and lead a team of experienced senior managers across operations, finance, catering, customer service, and events. You’ll be responsible for:
1. Driving commercial performance across all aspects of the venue
2. Leading the planning and delivery of major events
3. Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships at executive level – locally and acr...