Are you an experienced venue sourcing professional looking to step into a leadership role, or an established senior account manager ready to further develop your career within a growing, commercially driven events business? This is a unique opportunity to join at Senior Account Manager level or step straight in as Venue Sourcing Operations Manager, depending on experience.

Competitive salary

Clear progression between roles

Leadership opportunity at Operations Manager level

Strong focus on quality, process, and commercial performance

Exposure to UK, European & worldwide venues

Established, respected events business

The Company

This established venue sourcing and events business is known for delivering exceptional venue solutions for a broad range of corporate clients. With strong industry relationships, robust processes, and a reputation for professionalism, they support both direct clients and internal delivery teams across UK and international projects. Due to continued growth, they are now hiring for a Venue Sourcing Operations Manager / Senior Venue Sourcing Account Manager to strengthen and expand their venue sourcing function.

The Roles

This advert is hiring at two levels, with the Venue Sourcing Operations Manager sitting senior to the Senior Venue Sourcing Account Manager.

Senior Venue Sourcing Account Manager

This role focuses on hands-on venue sourcing, client relationship development, and proposal delivery. You will manage multiple briefs, negotiate rates, attend site visits, and build long-term client relationships while meeting financial targets. There is also line management responsibility for a Venue Sourcing Executive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking and managing client briefs accurately
• Researching and proposing UK and international venues
• Producing creative, accurate proposals within SLA
• Negotiating commissionable venue rates
• Attending site visits and supporting pitches
• Building and growing key client accounts
• Meeting financial and commercial targets
• Adhering to ISO 9001 processes

Venue Sourcing Operations Manager (Senior Role)

This is a leadership and strategic role with full responsibility for the Venue Sourcing department. You will manage people, process, performance, and commercial outcomes while working closely with senior stakeholders, clients, and the delivery team.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Department ownership and strategic input
• Line management of Venue Sourcing Managers and Executives
• Oversight of all briefs, proposals, and SLAs
• Financial management, forecasting, and reporting
• Driving commissionable revenue and departmental targets
• Senior client and venue liaison
• Database accuracy across UK, European & worldwide venues
• Industry engagement, venue relationships, and familiarisation trips
• Reporting into WIP, Commercial, and senior meetings

This is an ideal opportunity for a proven Venue Sourcing Operations Manager / Senior Venue Sourcing Account Manager looking to operate at a senior level within a structured, growing business.

The Candidate

We are open to candidates at both levels, with experience determining entry point.

Senior Venue Sourcing Account Manager

3-5+ years venue finding experience (agency preferred)

Strong UK and international venue knowledge

Confident negotiator with financial awareness

Excellent organisation, communication, and attention to detail

Experience using venue finding systems

Full driving licence and car

Venue Sourcing Operations Manager

Extensive venue sourcing experience

Proven line management experience

Strong commercial and strategic awareness

Confident managing people, performance, and process

Financial acumen including reporting and forecasting

Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused

Full driving licence and car (essential due to rural location)

If you are an ambitious Venue Sourcing Operations Manager / Senior Venue Sourcing Account Manager who loves venues, thrives under pressure, and wants to play a key role in a growing events business, this is a fantastic opportunity.

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As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.