Assistant Venue Manager

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Job Title: Assistant Venue Manager Reporting to: Venue Management Place of Work: The University of York Student Union venues, James College, Newton Way, York, YO10 5DD Contract: Fixed term until July 31st 2026 however the role could become permanent at the end of the contract. Salary: Starting at£26,075per annum Closing Date: Monday 2nd February2026 at 5pm Interview Location: The University of York Student's Union. About the Role: As a keyholder and part of the management team within the YorkSU commercial operation you will play a crucial part in leading the venue teams to ensure that an outstanding level of product knowledge and outstanding customer service are provided at all times. You will be the support to the Venue Manager in delivering the aims and objectives of the venue and YorkSU by leading your team in a positive and motivated manner. Along with your exceptional customer service skills, a level head and a contagious can do attitude are essential skills to deliver a well led team in a vibrant and safe venue whilst adhering to licensing and food safety legislations at all times to deliver the best experience for our students. This role would be ideal for a current Duty Manager or Front of House Managers. This is a full-time (35hrs/wk), fixed termrole to start 30th March 2026. We offer a competitive starting salary of £26,075. Join us and help shape the future of our Students' Union! Working at York SU: At York SU we know that maintaining a great work life balance also improves our teams wellbeing, productivity and happiness, this is why we offer flexible working arrangements to suit personal needs and requirements. We have both a flexi-time work scheme and remote working policy available to staff as standard and welcome applicants to discuss their flexible requirements at the interview. (If applicable to the role) A full time working week is 35 hours You receive 38 days holiday (including bank holidays and 4 paid closed Christmas days) You get extensive access to discounts and benefits There are paid volunteering opportunities You have access to the cycle to work schemes and other salary sacrifice options We offer a generous pension scheme You have the chance to shape the student experience for the better York SU is committed to equality of opportunity - we are an organisation who works very hard to ensure we appoint based on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer (LV1), we are proud to offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria** for the advertised position. **It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high number of applications, seasonal and high-peak times, we may have to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. If you are invited to interview with us we will share our interview questions in advance so you can feel a little more prepared. Were more interested in hearing about your experiences and ideas than in testing your memory, and so we want you to feel as comfortable as possible. If you have any further questions about the position, or if you have a requirement for adjustments that would make the application or interview process more accessible, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that products containing nuts, dairy, gluten and other potential allergies are served within our venues. We however aim to support a nut free environment within our student centre by encouraging staff not to bring nut based products to work.
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Location:
York
Job Type:
PartTime

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