Events Operational Manager
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dudley, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Black Country Living Museum |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Events Operational Manager
Location: Dudley
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, (Regular evening work and occasional weekend work required)
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to take on the role of Events Operational Manager. The successful applicant will work with stakeholders across the Museum and externally to lead the delivery of our outstanding events programme. From our distinctive, immersive large-scale Public Programmes to our unique Hire & Hospitality offer, you’ll play an integral part in bringing ideas to life!
You’ll also oversee the Museum’s use as a major filming location, supporting TV and film productions and ensuring smooth, professional delivery at every stage.
A passion for managing high-quality visitor and client experiences is essential for this role.
What will you be doing?
• Managing the operational delivery of the Museum’s Public Events Programme, ensuring events meet the creative brief.
• Managing the operational delivery of the Museum’s Hire & Hospitality offer, ensuring clients consistently receive exceptional service.
• Effectively collaborating with teams across the Museum, building rapport to ensure the delivery of outstanding events.
• Overseeing operational logistics when the Museum is used as a filming location, including major TV and film projects such as Peaky Blinders, Stan & Ollie and Three Little Birds.
• Preparing and managing event delivery budgets, operating responsibly within agreed budget parameters.
• Designing and maintaining safe working practices across all aspects of operational delivery.
• Evaluating event performance by reviewing feedback from multiple sources.
• Leading and developing the events delivery team.
What are we looking for?
• A detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality public events, comparable in scale to those the Museum is renowned for.
• An ability to understand and interrogate an event brief and demonstrable experience of the skills required to meet it successfully.
• A confident collaborator who can influence others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to represent the Museum professionally when working with external partners, contractors, visitors and clients.
• Enthusiasm for delivering exceptional visitor experiences and someone who enjoys being hands-on at events.
• A flexible approach to work, as evening and occasional weekend work is required.
• Line management experience is desirable, but not essential.
Who are we?
We are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout our 47-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Competitive rewards & benefits
• Supportive & inclusive work culture
• Positive attitude to work-life balance
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Closing date: 16th February 2026
Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
Location: Dudley
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, (Regular evening work and occasional weekend work required)
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to take on the role of Events Operational Manager. The successful applicant will work with stakeholders across the Museum and externally to lead the delivery of our outstanding events programme. From our distinctive, immersive large-scale Public Programmes to our unique Hire & Hospitality offer, you’ll play an integral part in bringing ideas to life!
You’ll also oversee the Museum’s use as a major filming location, supporting TV and film productions and ensuring smooth, professional delivery at every stage.
A passion for managing high-quality visitor and client experiences is essential for this role.
What will you be doing?
• Managing the operational delivery of the Museum’s Public Events Programme, ensuring events meet the creative brief.
• Managing the operational delivery of the Museum’s Hire & Hospitality offer, ensuring clients consistently receive exceptional service.
• Effectively collaborating with teams across the Museum, building rapport to ensure the delivery of outstanding events.
• Overseeing operational logistics when the Museum is used as a filming location, including major TV and film projects such as Peaky Blinders, Stan & Ollie and Three Little Birds.
• Preparing and managing event delivery budgets, operating responsibly within agreed budget parameters.
• Designing and maintaining safe working practices across all aspects of operational delivery.
• Evaluating event performance by reviewing feedback from multiple sources.
• Leading and developing the events delivery team.
What are we looking for?
• A detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality public events, comparable in scale to those the Museum is renowned for.
• An ability to understand and interrogate an event brief and demonstrable experience of the skills required to meet it successfully.
• A confident collaborator who can influence others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to represent the Museum professionally when working with external partners, contractors, visitors and clients.
• Enthusiasm for delivering exceptional visitor experiences and someone who enjoys being hands-on at events.
• A flexible approach to work, as evening and occasional weekend work is required.
• Line management experience is desirable, but not essential.
Who are we?
We are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout our 47-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Competitive rewards & benefits
• Supportive & inclusive work culture
• Positive attitude to work-life balance
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Closing date: 16th February 2026
Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!