Deputy Venue Manager
Reading Students’ Union is the heart of student life at the University of Reading- home to legendary club nights, buzzing bars, diverse student events, and our iconic Summer Ball. Join our team!
Deputy Venue Manager
📍 Location: Reading, UK
💷 Salary: Circa £29,498.44 per annum (FTE 1.07)
⏰ Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, annualised)
Join Reading Students’ Union and help shape unforgettable student experiences!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Venue Manager to support the running of our busy licensed venues, catering outlets, and event spaces at the heart of the University of Reading campus.
From iconic club nights and live entertainment to food, drink, and society showcases, no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with Venue Managers to make sure operations run smoothly, supervise staff teams, and step up to lead when required.
This is a fantastic opportunity for hospitality professionals looking to develop both their leadership and hospitality skillset in a vibrant, multi-faceted, student-focused environment.
What you’ll do:
Support the day-to-day running of bars, catering services, and events
Supervise the operations of Mojos kitchen team and Up! Coffee shop in delivering food, customer service and safety to an outstanding standard
Supervise the operations of Mojos bar team in ensuring staff are delivering all drinks to specification, whilst delivering outstanding hospitality for our customers
Supporting the operation of our Wednesday Union club night – with shifts varying from supporting venue managers in the front of house operation, whilst also supporting the kitchen in its delivery of our late night and loaded Menu.
Lead on projects allocated by Venue Managers which drive profit, customer satisfaction and operational practices
Supervise and motivate front-line teams to deliver safe, high-quality service
Help manage stock, suppliers, and compliance with licensing and safety standards
Contribute to staff training and development
Consistently lead by example on all safety matters – to ensure we deliver the safest environment possible for our team and customers
Deputise for Venue Managers when required
What we’re looking for:
Experience working in hospitality, venues, or events (busy settings a bonus!)
Supervisory or team leader experience, or the ambition to step up
A strong eye for detail and commitment to excellent service
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
A desire to learn and progress within a busy multifaceted venue – developing a range of skills from leading a high-volume nightclub operation, a busy daytime and evening bar, to our catering and technical services.
A proactive, professional, and team-focused approach
Why join us?
Be part of a purpose-led organisation at the heart of student life
Gain valuable management experience with training and development opportunities
Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas closure
Staff discounts and a supportive, collaborative workplace
👉 To apply, send us your CV and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for the team
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About Reading Students' Union
Reading Students' Union (Reading SU) exists to improve the lives of over 19,000 University of Reading students, every day.
An independent, student-led charity, everything we do is student-inspired and, as a not-for-profit organisation, all funds raised through our activities are passed right back into the Students’ Union to benefit students.
Our charitable purpose is the advancement of the education of students at the University of Reading for the public benefit, and we achieve this by:
Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the University of Reading during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students;
Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Reading and any other external bodies; and
Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of our students.
Our mission is simple: We strive to help students be their best, most authentic selves. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds, identities and lived experiences that make up our student body, and pride ourselves on creating spaces and opportunities where everyone feels they belong and are empowered to grow, thrive and achieve their goals.