At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing venues and events, ensuring top-notch customer experiences.
- Company: Join Bucks Students' Union, a top-rated student organisation in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40+ days of annual leave, competitive pension, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a democratic, student-led organisation committed to positive change.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in venue management with extensive training and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passion for service and willingness to work late nights and weekends.
The predicted salary is between 26093 - 28778 £ per year.
Location: High Wycombe campus with travel to Uxbridge Campus, Brunel Engine Shed and external hire sites as required.
Department: Commercial Services
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Grade D, salary range £26,093 to £28,778 per annum
Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th July 2026 at midnight.
Interview date: throughout application period.
Start date: 01st August 2026.
Are you passionate about first class service and providing the ultimate customer experience? Are you looking to work for one of the top organisations of its type in the UK?
If this sounds like you, we're looking for a dedicated and hard-working Trainee Venue Manager to join our Venue and Events Team. In this unique role, you'll assist the operation of the Students' Union venues, entertainment and events services and Bucks Hire business.
Our Venue consists of a 300 cap Lounge bar and a 700 cap Club Venue, along with multiple external hires on and off site. The Trainee Venue Manager will be given extensive introductory training alongside a structured plan with the objective of the successful candidate progressing through the route to Venue Management.
The role will involve late nights and weekend work and provide excellent personal and professional development opportunities.
Bucks Students' Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.
We are ranked in the top 5 students' unions in the UK, are a Mindful Employer and have achieved the highest standards in accreditation for Fairtrade, Green Impact, Best Bar None and Quality Students' Unions.
Our reward package provides over 40 days paid annual leave each year as well as a competitive pension, extensive development opportunities, wellbeing support and discount schemes, amongst other benefits.
We are committed to tackling inequality and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants of colour and/or applicants with a disability. If you have a disability and/or are a person of colour and you meet the criteria of a role description and person specification of a role, please select the guaranteed interview scheme option on the application form.
To Apply: If you have the skills and experience we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge please click on APPLY to be considered. We will be in touch should we wish to take your application forward in the recruitment process.
Trainee Venue Manager in Milton Keynes employer: Bucks Students' Union
Bucks Students' Union is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to enhancing the student experience and fostering a supportive work environment. As a Trainee Venue Manager, you will benefit from extensive training, over 40 days of paid annual leave, and numerous professional development opportunities, all while working in a vibrant and dynamic setting that prioritises wellbeing and inclusivity. Join us in making a positive impact on student life at one of the UK's top student unions, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
