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Venue Operations Manager - Cleaning & Waste

The Event Academy
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£29,000 - £35,000/Year
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Description

Location
London-based with travel to festivals and event sites.

Hours
Full-time, 5 days out of 7. Varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends (8–12 hour shifts).

Salary
£31,140 per annum.

About the Role
An events company is seeking a proactive, hands-on Venue Operations Manager to lead cleaning and waste teams across a wide range of live events, from corporate functions to large-scale festivals. This physically active role involves organising staff, motivating teams, liaising with clients, maintaining high operational standards and working directly alongside your team on busy event sites. You will report to the Operations Manager and manage on-site cleaning and waste teams. The role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle and phone, training in specialist cleaning methods and opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.

Requirements

Experience
At least one year’s experience in cleaning, facilities or waste operations.

About you
Strong communication skills, flexibility with working hours and a willingness to travel and stay on event sites. Proactive and hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and organise teams effectively.

Qualifications
Graduates of the Event Academy only are eligible to apply for this role.

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Venue Operations Manager - Cleaning & Waste
Company:
The Event Academy
Salary:
£29,000 - £35,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
London