General Manager

General Manager – Premium Sports Venue | West Midlands

Our client is seeking an exceptional leader to take the helm of a renowned sports and events venue in the West Midlands. With a packed calendar of sporting fixtures and a thriving year-round events business, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a flagship destination in the UK’s leisure and hospitality landscape.

About the Venue:

This premium sports venue hosts 25 high-profile fixtures annually, including one of the region’s most iconic events. It is also home to a wide range of non-sports events, including:

• Corporate hospitality and conferences
• Live music events and festivals
• Seasonal public events such as fireworks nights and family fun days
• Weddings and private functions
• An on-site caravan and motorhome park

The Role:

As General Manager, you’ll report to the Regional Director and lead a team of experienced senior managers across operations, finance, catering, customer service, and events. You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving commercial performance across all aspects of the venue
• Leading the planning and delivery of major events
• Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships at executive level – locally and across the wider industry
• Identifying and capitalising on growth and investment opportunities
• Ensuring excellence in customer experience and operational delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven leader with at least 5 years' senior venue or event management experience
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record in delivering large-scale public events
• Experience in estate/land management and optimisation of outdoor space
• A collaborative relationship-builder who can represent the venue with credibility and vision
• Sound knowledge of health and safety practices and compliance
• A willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by the events calendar

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of a unique venue with significant potential.

Interested in learning more?

Please get in touch to explore how you could lead the next chapter at this exceptional West Midlands destination.