General Manager - Events and Entertainment
Middleton Arena
Events - Middleton Arena
Full time
Permanent
When you join Your Trust as a General Manager - Events and Programming you will be part of a charity based in Rochdale that aims to support every member of our diverse community to live their best life; inspiring them to be healthier, happier and creative people.
What’s in it for me?
As a General Manager - Events and Programming we can offer you:
Salary: Band 7, £44,072 - £49,389 per annum (pro-rate for part time hours)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Heywood Civic, Middleton Arena and other sites as required
What will my role be as a General Manager - Events and Programming?
The purpose of the role is to lead the development, delivery and growth of the Events and Entertainment Team across Your Trust venues. This includes providing operational leadership, ensuring events are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard while maintaining commercial viability and maximising income generation, overseeing programming, technical production and box office operations to ensure the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of professional, community, cultural and sporting events that grows audiences and participation, enhances customer experience, strengthens community engagement and contributes to the financial sustainability and reputation of Your Trust.
What do I need to have?
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject or qualified by experience
- Extensive experience in a senior events or entertainment role
- Proven and successful experience of managing venues within the entertainment industry
- Proven and successful experience of managing teams across multiple disciplines and sites
- Experience of cultivating and managing positive partnerships and relationships with both internal and external organisations
- Proven abilities in event marketing and scheduling
- Experience of managing budgets and operations within tight financial circumstances and competing priorities
- Ability to develop, oversee and manage delivery of a full programme of events across all venues
- Knowledge of the music and events industry, including deal negotiation, contracting and event production
- Knowledge of managing large and complex budgets
- Ability to co-ordinate tasks to deliver activities and events smoothly
- Able to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
- Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills
As an organisation we encourage an environment which is inclusive to all therefore we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences.
If you have any interest in / or experience in any of the following: Sports Coach, Community Work, Health & Fitness, Customer Service then we would love to hear from you.
If you have any queries please call 01706 926215.
All applications must be made using the Your Trust Online Application Form as we do not accept CVs.
All positions are subject to a DBS Check appropriate to the role
Thank you for your interest in working with us
Our work as a charity is wide-ranging covering culture, health, physical activity, sport, wellness and everything in between. We work with all ages and all backgrounds, in and outside of our venues and throughout the community.
Our programmes tackle holiday hunger in young people, exercise and reduced isolation for older people, rehabilitative programmes for those with long term illness, creative and outdoor education programmes for schools, artist exhibitions, commissions, live productions, outdoor festivals, an annual pantomime and much more.
We help people to experience everything from improved health, motivation, confidence and happiness to achieving qualifications or progressing into work. Most importantly however, we help people of all ages to meet each other, enjoy doing things together and have fun.
You can read about some of the work that we have done recently in our Your Trust Impact Report 2024 - 2025 . You can also read our 5 Year Strategic Plan that outlines how Your Trust will continue developing into a high-performing, sustainable organisation that delivers exciting and inclusive outcomes for the people of the borough of Rochdale, please see Your Trust Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027 .
Your Trust offers a number of full time, part time and casual jobs and are committed to equal opportunities in employment.
Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role; therefore, if you are interested you should submit your application as early as possible.
Please ensure you download the Job Description for further details about the job.
Band 7, £44,072 - £49,389 per annum (pro-rate for part time hours)
Hours
37 hours per week
- Best of Friends Events Membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Gym Membership
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Real Living Wage Pay Rates
02-10-2026
Job attachments
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General Manager - Events and Entertainment in Middleton employer: Your Trust
Joining Your Trust as the Head of Accounting and Financial Control means becoming part of a dedicated charity in Rochdale that prioritises community well-being and inclusivity. We offer a supportive work culture with hybrid working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Here, your expertise will not only enhance our financial operations but also contribute to the continuous improvement of our services, ensuring that we can inspire healthier and happier lives within our diverse community.
