Venues Manager

Venues Officer - REF 2487

PO5: £54,360 pa rising in annual increments to £57,495 pa inc
Full -Time

Permanent Contract

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Brockwell Hall and Stables Restoration Project, funded by Lambeth Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund (NLHF) resulted in the relaunch of this heritage asset in May 2025 as a multipurpose activity, events and weddings venue. A Venue Manager post is part funded by NLHF until December 2026 with a view to encouraging the community to get involved in using the space, encouraging volunteering while also developing a commercial strategy that will ensure the ongoing success of the space. The expectation is that three days a week will be required to ensure successful running of this venue.

There are other venues across the borough that will require a commercial focus, including Town Hall Venues, Leisure Centres, Libraries and Cemeteries. The remaining two days per week will look at maximising income through a strong marketing and commercial plan.

About the Role:

The post will take responsibility for generating income across all venues across Lambeth’s estate, including Town Hall, Leisure Centres, Libraries, Cemeteries and Brockwell Hall.

The Venue Manager will spend 3 days a week focused on the day-to-day management of the Hall and ensure all operational systems and arrangements are in place, while the remaining two days will manage a team of venues officers who secure venue bookings across the rest of the estate.

The post holder will work closely with Council Project Managers, Activities and Volunteer Coordinators, Service Managers in Bereavement Services, Registrars, Leisure and Events, as well as Sales & Marketing teams, Communications, Parks and Facilities Management to ensure the safe, effective and commercially efficient running of the venue.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience of working within a busy, target-driven team.
• Evidence of responding to informal challenges and representations for Penalty Charge Notices.
• Knowledge of legislation and statutory processes that need to be followed across the parking portfolio.
• To have at least 2 years of experience working in the parking industry.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Neil Fenton at NFenton@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 29th September 2025

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here

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