Project General Manager for Peckham Levels

Job Description

About Make Shift & Peckham Levels Make Shift designs, builds and manages new public destinations where communities, local entrepreneurs and independent, social business come together to work, learn, grow and collaborate. We make these spaces as affordable as possible, and we actively connect our members with each other and the community around them. So far, we have successfully turned two underused spaces into new destinations for local communities that now house independent and social businesses - Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels - but we’re just getting started. Our ambition is to take our proven business model, scale it and turn more underused spaces into community destinations across the UK and beyond.Peckham Levels has transformed 7 empty levels of a multi-storey carpark into an experimental destination built to celebrate Peckham’s creative spirit.It showcases the cultural talent at work in Peckham, creating much needed affordable workspace for artists and entrepreneurs. Job Summary We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven General Manager to direct and manage our project business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs. The role requires an exceptional leader that has proven experience in developing sales strategies and driving revenue forward, whilst leading and motivating a high performing team.The General Manager will account for all business activities, support staff development, enhance efficiency, drive sales and improve revenue. They have full P&L site responsibility and will contribute to the wider organisations growth plans as we scale Make Shift world-wide. Duties and Responsibilities: General Management· Lead the strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting of business requirements and decision-making process for the project.· Leverage the advantages of bringing together a diverse team of operational expertise and drive through more efficient ways of working.· Ensure strategic objectives shaped are translated into tactical business plans and individual targets.· Accountable for driving and delivering the business model for the project· Ensuring that risk is effectively addressed in all aspects of the project.· Identifying business opportunities and monitoring financial activities.Financial & Performance· To own and deliver the project P&L.· Plan, coordinate, and execute the projects annual budget process.· Develop and control project budgets to ensure that the project has all the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters and to maintain the financial strength of the project.· To measure effectiveness and efficiency of project operational processes; optimise process and ensure robust frameworks are in place to encourage growth plans as we scale.Team Leadership·Effectively lead the Site Operations function within the Team. Ensuringthat the Site Operations team are motivated and supported in their work.·Ensure that the Site Operations team are given opportunities to grow and develop in line with Make Shift’s learning and development policies.Regularly appraising the performance and development of all managers.·Work with other managers to ensure departmental objectives and targets are met·Recruitment, line management, development and training of the Site Operations team·Responsible for ensuring team, processes and services proactively support and champion diversity and inclusion - both internally and externally in services and relationships with customers and stakeholders.·Lead the site steering groups and reporting up to Make Shift·Provide relevant information for reporting purposes (i.e. Quarterly Reports).·Regularly appraising the performance and development of all managers.·Work with other managers to ensure departmental objectives and targets are met·Recruitment, line management, development and training of the Site Operations team·Responsible for ensuring team, processes and services proactively support and champion diversity and inclusion - both internally and externally in services and relationships with customers and stakeholders. Qualifications: Ideally you should have;·Degree in business management or master’s in business administration.·Computer literate. Skills The successful candidate for this role should possess excellent communication skills, superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional budgeting and finance skills, and strong leadership qualities. In addition to the above, the skills below are essential for this role:·Previous experience in a Hotel Management, Hospitality or Multi-purpose venue (or multi-venue site) role responsible for P&L·Strong Organisational Skills.·Established and effective problem-solving skills·A strong background in property, events and food management is essential·Meticulous attention to detail.·Competent in large venue and event management·Strong interpersonal management skills, including conflict management Experience Ideally you should have;· 5+ years senior management experience· 5+ years’ experience managing a large-scale venue or project· Key supplier and contractor management experience· Experience in recruitment, training and employee development· Proven ability in finance, sales and operations management Required skills

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