JLR
Deputy Venue Manager - 12 Month FTC
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REQ ID: 132815
JOB TITLE: Deputy Venue Manager - 12 Month FTC
SALARY: £39,000 - £49,000
POSTING START DATE: 21/09/2026
POSTING END DATE: 05/10/2026
LOCATION: Eastnor
In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.
As a Deputy Venue Manager here at JLR, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer experiences at our iconic Eastnor Castle Estate venue, supporting the day-to-day operation of world-class driving and non-driving events for both internal and external customers. Working alongside a large team of instructors and event support colleagues, you'll help bring the JLR house of brands to life while driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and unforgettable guest experiences as we shape the future of modern, electrified mobility.
The role will require you to work every other Saturday which will be paid as overtime.
What To Expect
In this role, no two days are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:
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- Confidently support the Venue Manager in the daily operation of the venue, including managing administration staff, maintaining standards, and driving staff engagement and performance
- Maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of venue objectives
- Maintain operational procedures, financial reconciliations, and compliance with JLR audit requirements
- Lead health and safety activities on site, including emergency response procedures, compliance requirements, and operational standards
- Manage daily resource and manpower planning, ensuring staffing requirements are met and operational reporting is maintained
- Support future forecasting and business planning, balancing customer demand with available resources, budgets, and supplier requirements
- Assist with customer experience metrics, business reviews, financial planning, and continuous improvement activities to support venue performance
What You’ll Need
Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:
- Business management skills including awareness of key business metrics, scorecards, ROI and budgeting
- Extensive experience managing large teams and facilities, with strong organisational and planning skills
- Effective time management and a proactive approach to delivering results
- Credibility and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
- Excellent networking skills and supplier management experience
- Enthusiasm, drive and the confidence to achieve goals with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Benefits
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:
- Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
- A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
- A competitive pension
- A JLR company performance-related bonus
- An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
- Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
- Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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