Venue Manager

Venue Manager

Location: Lewes

Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 (SCP 26-28)

Full-time, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday - including some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required

Lewes is a historic county town with a strong civic identity, a rich cultural heritage and an active community life. The organisation are recruiting an experienced and proactive Venue Manager to take day to day operational responsibility for the Town Hall, a Grade II listed civic and community venue at the heart of the county town. The Town Hall hosts a wide range of activity including performances, community events, civic ceremonies and public meetings, and plays a central role in the life of Lewes.

You will lead the operational running of the building, ensuring it is safe, well maintained and consistently presented to a high standard. The role includes managing a small team, overseeing bookings and events, coordinating contractors, maintaining compliance and supporting the Council's ambition to increase venue usage and community access. This is a hands on operational role that requires evidence-based decision making, strong organisation and a commitment to high quality service.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience in venue, facilities or building management that enables smooth operational delivery
• Confidence in negotiating and influencing internal and external stakeholders
• Strong people management skills
• Health & Safety and risk management competence
• Experience working with contractors and overseeing maintenance activity
• Good financial awareness and the ability to support budget monitoring
• Strong customer service skills, underpinned by active listening and a positive attitude
• Strong organisational ability and the confidence to work independently
• Flexibility to support evening and weekend activity when required

Experience with heritage buildings or in a local government environment is helpful but not essential.

Why apply?

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who wants to make a visible difference in a historic civic setting. You'll join a supportive team, benefit from the attractive Local Government Pension Scheme, and play a key part in ensuring the Town Hall continues to serve residents, visitors and community groups.

How to apply

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and are interested in working for the Town Council, please click apply in order to receive the full candidate pack and application form.

Closing date: 5pm, 19 th April 2026

Interviews: 29th and/or 30 th April 2026