Venue manager Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

General Manager - Community Arts & Cinema Venue
RecruitmentiQ —Argyllshire
- £40,000 a year
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Conference & Meetings Operations Manager
Elior UK —Edinburgh
- £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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13d
Business Development Manager East Scotland
Global Brands Limited —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
Event Manager (Freelance)
Halo Arts Ltd —Glasgow
- £225 - £300 a day
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Events Manager
University of St Andrews Students' Association —St. Andrews
- From £32,080 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- University
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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5d
F&B Area Manager- Scotland
2x Group —Paisley
- £25,420.00 - £45,075.90 a year
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
Deputy General Manager
Element —Edinburgh
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Assistant Manager at Angels Share Hotel
Angels Share Hotel —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Hotel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Venue Manager
Sports Pathway Group —Musselburgh
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- First Aid Certification
- Guest services
Hospitality Manager
Elior UK —Edinburgh
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Quick apply
12d
Venue Manager
Admiral Slots —Hamilton
- £33,789 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
Quick apply
Assistant Manager (Farmshop & Events)
Barra Castle Farmshop —Inverurie
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
People & Guest Experience Trainer
6AP —Edinburgh
- £32,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
9d
Field test Manager
Sports Labs Ltd —Livingston
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d
Business Development Manager
Global Brands LTD —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Graduate Manager
Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport —Newbridge
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
General Manager
New Opening —Edinburgh
- £41,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Facilities Manager
Scottish Rugby Limited —Edinburgh
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Deputy General Manager
The Lyon Public House —Edinburgh
- Up to £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Operations Manager
RAD Hotel Group —Troon
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Hotel experience
Quick apply

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General Manager - Community Arts & Cinema Venue

RecruitmentiQ
Argyllshire

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Job details

£40,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
Fundraising
Leadership
Financial acumen
Communication skills

Full job description

RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a central arts venue to assist with their search for a General Manager in Helensburgh.

The General Manager will oversee the strategic, operational, and financial management of a community-focused arts and cinema venue with an annual turnover of c £500k, leading all aspects of venue management, cultural programming, audience development and commercial performance.

This role will ensure the venue thrives as a vibrant cultural hub, delivering high-quality arts programming, cinema screenings, and community focused engagement while maintaining financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement the venue’s strategic plan in alignment with the overall business mission and community objectives.
Drive long-term audience development, visitor engagement and community participation, ensuring inclusivity and diversity across all programming.
Lead initiatives to enhance the venue’s regional and national profile.

Operational Management

Oversee day-to-day venue operations, ensuring the successful delivery of films, live events, exhibitions, arts programmes and community activities.
Ensure the building, facilities and technical assets are fully maintained, with particular attention to the fabric of the building, cinema equipment and health and safety compliance.
Manage performance standards, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment.
Implement and monitor operational policies and procedures across all areas of the venue.

Financial Management

Prepare and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial accountability and sustainability.
Monitor and grow income streams, including ticket sales, venue hire, memberships, subscriptions, donations, sponsorship and grant funding.
Report regularly to the Board of Directors on financial performance and strategic investment opportunities.

Team Leadership

Line-manage and develop a diverse team of employees and volunteers, including programming, operations, front of house and administrative staff.
Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, prioritizing professional development and team engagement.
Ensure staff have appropriate training in customer service, festival/event/programme delivery, and operational safety.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Cultivate strong relationships with local artists, community organisations, schools, funding bodies and key stakeholders.
Lead fundraising, sponsorship, partnership development and income generation initiatives to maximise community impact.
Represent the venue publicly through presentations, events, and media engagement.

Programming and Artistic Oversight

Shape a diverse and engaging programme of independent film, mainstream cinema, visual arts, live performance and community events.
Balance commercial viability with community access and cultural relevance.
Support innovative and experimental projects while ensuring broad community participation.

Essential Skills and Experience

Proven senior management experience within arts, culture, cinema, heritage, visitor attraction, charity or creative industries.
Strong financial acumen; experience managing budgets of £500k+
Track record of successful people management, volunteer management and team development.
Experience in audience development, community engagement and stakeholder management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinker with proven ability to deliver operational and financial targets.

Key Attributes

Knowledge of the cultural landscape and local arts networks of Helensburgh and the surrounding area.
Familiarity with grant funding, fundraising, sponsorship, governance and partnership development within the arts sector.
Understanding of emerging trends in cinema, arts programming, and audience engagement.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Board of Directors / Chair of the venue

Performance Indicators

Achievement of financial targets.
Audience growth and engagement metrics.
Successful implementation of strategic and operational initiatives.
Staff satisfaction and retention.
Growth in community partnerships.

If you are passionate about arts, culture and community engagement, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now by submitting your CV and a covering letter.

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venue manager jobs in scotland

General Manager - Community Arts & Cinema Venue

Conference & Meetings Operations Manager

Business Development Manager East Scotland

Event Manager (Freelance)

Events Manager

F&B Area Manager- Scotland

Deputy General Manager

Assistant Manager at Angels Share Hotel

Venue Manager

Hospitality Manager

Venue Manager

Assistant Manager (Farmshop & Events)

People & Guest Experience Trainer

Field test Manager

Business Development Manager

Graduate Manager

General Manager

Facilities Manager

Deputy General Manager

Operations Manager

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