Logistics Manager- Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham

As the Logistics Manager at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, you will ensure the right furniture, equipment, and operational kit is in the right place at the right time for every event day. Reporting directly to the Operations & Compliance Manager, this entry-level management role has a strong health and safety emphasis. You will lead a small variable team through event-day setup and breakdown, conduct room and furniture audits, and play a central role in the safe, structured delivery of events across the venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the safe setup and breakdown of all event spaces across the venue, ensuring furniture, equipment, and operational kit is correctly positioned ahead of every event.
• Carry out pre-event room checks to verify that all spaces are set up correctly against the agreed event brief, and that all equipment and furnishings are clean, serviceable, and safe.
• Lead the logistics team through setup and breakdown schedules, ensuring work is completed within agreed timeframes and to the required standard.
• Communicate clearly with department heads and event supervisors to confirm setup requirements, flagging any discrepancies or concerns before gates open.
• Ensure all areas are returned to a safe and secure state following event breakdown, with equipment stored correctly and any damage recorded and reported.

Furniture & Equipment Audits

• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all furniture and operational equipment across the venue's catering and event spaces.
• Conduct regular furniture and equipment audits across all operational areas, recording condition, quantity, and location, and escalating any items requiring repair, replacement, or disposal.
• Work with the Operations & Compliance Manager to manage a planned equipment review cycle, ensuring items are fit for purpose ahead of key fixtures and events.
• Identify and report any risks arising from damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly positioned furniture and equipment, taking immediate interim action where safety is a concern.

Health & Safety

• Take personal accountability for safe working practices within the logistics operation – ensuring the team works safely at all times and fully understands their H&S responsibilities.
• Ensure all setup and breakdown activity is carried out in line with current manual handling guidance, safe systems of work, and any relevant risk assessments.
• Conduct pre-event safety walkthroughs of event spaces, identifying and resolving any hazards before areas are handed over for service.
• Maintain and contribute to relevant risk assessments covering logistics, furniture handling, and equipment movement across the venue.
• Report any accidents, near misses, or safety concerns promptly to the Operations & Compliance Manager, completing the relevant documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure the team is briefed on emergency procedures, evacuation routes, and H&S requirements ahead of every event day.
• Adhere to and champion all statutory and Company requirements including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations, Manual Handling, and employment law obligations.

Staff Planning & Team Leadership

• Support the Operations & Compliance Manager in planning logistics staffing requirements for each event day, ensuring the right number of team members are in place to safely deliver setup and breakdown.
• Deliver clear, informative pre-shift briefings to the logistics team ahead of every event – covering the event brief, setup priorities, H&S reminders, and any event-specific requirements.
• Provide on-the-ground supervision and direction throughout setup and breakdown, ensuring team members are working safely, efficiently, and to the correct standard.
• Identify training needs within the logistics team and escalate to the Operations & Compliance Manager, supporting the delivery of any on-the-job training as required.
• Recognise and celebrate good performance within the team.

Operational Standards

• Ensure all storage areas, back-of-house corridors, and equipment zones are maintained in a clean, organised, and compliant state at all times.
• Monitor the condition of all event spaces during turnaround periods, identifying any cleaning, maintenance, or compliance issues and reporting them promptly.
• Liaise with the Facilities team and relevant contractors where building or equipment issues arise that are outside the logistics team's remit.
• Support the wider operations team with event-day logistics requirements as directed by the Operations & Compliance Manager and GM.

Key Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a logistics, facilities, events operations, or similar hands-on operational role.
• Strong practical understanding of health and safety requirements in a live events or hospitality environment.
• Experience of leading or supervising a small team in a fast-paced, time-pressure setting.
• Good organisational skills – able to manage equipment, spaces, and people across multiple areas simultaneously.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling, movement of furniture and equipment, and sustained physical activity on event days.
• Clear communicator – able to brief teams simply and effectively and elevate issues quickly.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) for basic reporting and communication.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent H&S qualification is desirable; genuine willingness to work toward qualification is essential.
• Manual Handling certificate or training is desirable.
• Comfortable working flexible hours including match days, evenings, and weekends as required by the event calendar.