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Pub Manager – Engine Room
Live Sport. Live Music. Proper Pub Atmosphere. Run It Like Your Own.
This isn’t just another management role.
This is your chance to take the reins of a busy sports bar, build a loyal following, and create the kind of place people call their local.
At the Engine Room, we’re already part of the community but we know it could be even better. More atmosphere. More packed nights. More reasons for people to become regulars.
We’re looking for someone who thinks like a pub manager or landlord someone who knows what makes a place tick, understands their customers, and can turn a good venue into a great one.
If you’ve ever thought “I could make this place incredible” this is your chance.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll take ownership of the Engine Room and make it thrive:
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Creating a welcoming, high-energy sports pub atmosphere from match days to midweek trade
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Driving sales, footfall and repeat business through smart thinking and great delivery
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Building a calendar of live sport, music, quizzes, and themed events that people talk about
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Working with marketing to promote events and grow your audience
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Spotting opportunities to increase revenue and treating the venue like your own business
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Leading and developing a team who bring the atmosphere to life
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Being a visible, hands-on presence greeting regulars, building relationships, and setting the tone
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Ensuring high standards across service, safety, and the overall customer experience
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who brings energy, ideas, and commercial focus:
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A natural host confident, friendly, and great with people
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Someone who genuinely loves sport, pubs, live events, and hospitality
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Experience running or supporting a busy pub, bar, or sports-led venue with a focus on driving sales
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A creative thinker who can develop events that keep customers coming back
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Strong commercial awareness you understand how to turn atmosphere into revenue
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A leader who inspires their team and creates a fun, motivated environment
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Organised, driven, and hands-on happy to lead from the front
Why This Role is Different
This isn’t about maintaining the status quo.
It’s about:
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Growing the Engine Room’s reputation
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Building a proper sports pub and entertainment hub
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Creating nights people remember and come back for
You’ll have the freedom to bring ideas, test new concepts, and shape the future of the venue with the backing of a supportive, community-focused organisation.
Why Join LED?
At LED, we’re all about people our communities, our customers, and our teams. You’ll be supported to grow, encouraged to bring ideas, and given the platform to make a real impact.
Benefits include:
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23–28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
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Enhanced sickness pay scheme (post‑probation)
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Free gym, swim, and exercise classes
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Staff Perks Discount Card (up to 20% off food outlets)
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My Staff Shop savings scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
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Annual leave purchase scheme
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Free bowling for you and your household at Ocean
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Free soft play for your dependents at Ocean
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Flexible working options
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Pension scheme
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Voluntary health cash plan
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Above & Beyond Award Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. What matters most is your passion for people, your energy, and your drive to create a space the community loves.
Closing Date: 21st June. Please note that interviews are being conducted for this role, and should we find the next Pub Manager this role may close early.
