General Manager - Events and Entertainment


Company:	inploi
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rochdale, OL16 1ZL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

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
Excellent time management skills

Application

To Apply, please follow the link - https://yourtrustrochdale.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/361?target=frame

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