- Overseeing daily venue operations including set-up, changeovers, and technical facilities
- Managing the venue operations team including portering, technical, and cleaning staff
- Coordinating with events managers and clients on room configurations and AV requirements
- Conducting pre-event and post-event venue inspections and snagging lists
- Ensuring all health and safety, fire evacuation, and licensing compliance is maintained
- Managing maintenance contractors and planned preventive maintenance schedules
- Reporting on venue capacity utilisation, operational costs, and staff deployment
Venue Operations Manager
Venue operations managers are responsible for the physical running of a conference, events, or entertainment venue — ensuring the space, staff, and equipment are ready for every event. Prism 7 Resourcing places venue operations managers with conference centres, sports venues, and dedicated events spaces across the South East.
Key Duties
Typical Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven venue operations or facilities management experience in an events environment
- IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate
- First Aid at Work certificate
- Personal Licence (APLH) preferred for licensed venues
- Degree in Hospitality, Events Management, or Facilities Management advantageous
For Candidates
Flexible Venue Operations Manager Work Options
Whether you're looking for a stable permanent venue operations manager position or prefer the variety and flexibility of temporary assignments, Prism 7 Resourcing works with employers across all contract types. We match you to the right opportunity on your terms.
Permanent
Build a long-term career with a permanent venue operations manager role. We partner with established employers across the UK and UAE who offer competitive salaries, clear progression pathways, and genuine job security. Our consultants work with you to find a position that fits both your skills and your ambitions.
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Temp-to-Perm
Start as a temporary venue operations manager worker and transition into a permanent position once you've proven your value. Temp-to-perm is one of the most popular routes for Prism 7 candidates — it lets you assess the employer and the role before committing, while keeping the door open to a long-term placement.
Temporary
Prefer to keep your options open? Temporary venue operations manager work gives you the freedom to gain experience across different employers, sectors, and sites while maintaining flexibility over your schedule. Prism 7 handles all compliance, contracts, and payroll so you can focus on the work.
For Employers
Flexible Venue Operations Manager Hiring For Your Business
Prism 7 Resourcing supplies venue operations manager professionals across all engagement types. From filling a single permanent vacancy to managing a team of temporary workers, we scale to fit your exact requirements — and we do it quickly.
Permanent Recruitment
We source and shortlist permanent venue operations manager candidates who are genuinely suited to your business — not just whoever is available. Our consultants handle everything from job brief to offer management, saving you time and reducing the risk of a costly mis-hire.
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Temp-to-Perm
Reduce hiring risk with a working trial period. Our temp-to-perm model lets you assess a venue operations manager candidate in your own environment before making a permanent offer. Prism 7 manages the candidate relationship throughout, ensuring a smooth transition when the time is right.
Temporary & Contract
Need venue operations manager cover at short notice? Our temporary and contract staffing service gives you access to fully vetted, compliance-ready candidates — often within 24 to 48 hours. Ideal for seasonal demand, project work, or unexpected absence, with no long-term commitment required.
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