General Manager

Job DescriptionGeneral Manager Arts & Entertainment VenueUp to 47,000 + Excellent benefits & DevelopmentWinchesterWe are looking for a charismatic, customer centric, operationally sound and commercial astute General Manager to drive the commercial performance of a wonderful arts, music and entertainment venue hosting live events, workshops, exhibitions, holiday programmes and talks in the heart of Winchester.The venue has so much potential, and success in this role could lead to supporting other venues in the group and progression over time.Key responsibilities:In conjunction with the SLT, develop and deliver a business plan to improve visitor numbers, visitor engagement and revenue to the business. Foster a culture of high performance with your management and front-line teams, setting commercial and customer experience targets.Drive secondary spend across the caf, bar, venue hire and retail with new products, promotions and proactive initiatives.Work closely with the programming team to facilitate a regular programme of comedy, music and arts events, workshops and exhibitions for adults and children.Work closely with the Deputy General Manager to ensure the operation is safe and compliant.BenefitsOpportunity to develop and evolve the role further.Ongoing mentoring and development to support with future advancement.Working for a large, supportive, inclusive, fun organisation with a genuine purpose to enrich the lives of the communities they serve.5% employee/7.5% employer pension25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysLife assurance 3x annual salaryHealth cash plan.Discounts on retail, leisure, going out and holidaysGenerous occupational maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay.Working a 37-hour week mainly 9-5 unless hosting an evening event. The personEntrepreneurial, strategic and hands-on approach to driving business performance. General Manager experience within a busy multi-faceted leisure, tourism, entertainment, visitor attraction, arts, live event or hospitality operation. A proven track record in developing and delivering business plans resulting in improved commercial performance.Experience of managing budgets and forecasting.Live within easy reach of Winchester.Able to work until 11pm up to twice a week if hosting an event and working every other weekend.Ideally have an interest in music, arts, and culture.For further information, please click apply with your CV we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.

Created: 2025-07-04