Visitor Experience Manager - Operations

Visitor Experience Manager - Operations

Lightroom Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Artform: Digital media
Role: Catering & Hospitality
Contract: Permanent
London

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

You will oversee all areas of day-to-day Operations, including Access, Bar & Events, Floor, Retail, Ticketing and Stagedoor. While each department may have specific responsibilities, we work fluidly across teams, supporting each other to deliver an outstanding visitor experience

Job Description

At Lightroom, we want to ensure that every visitor enjoys a seamless, engaging, and memorable journey through our venue. Our visitor experience strategy, "Illuminating Every Moment," sets out how our team delivers an exceptional visitor experience. Every touchpoint in the visitor journey plays a crucial role in shaping their visit, and our team of three Visitor Experience Managers is at the heart of making this happen.

As a Visitor Experience Manager, you will oversee all areas of day-to-day Operations, including Access, Bar & Events, Floor, Retail, Ticketing and Stagedoor. While each department may have specific responsibilities, we work fluidly across teams, supporting each other to deliver an outstanding visitor experience. Whether you are leading the team of hosts, assisting with accessibility needs, ensuring smooth service at the bar, or maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, your focus will always be on teamwork, adaptability, and enhancing the visitor journey. You will coach and demonstrate our Visitor Experience values which are:

Be an Ambassador for Lightroom
Be Approachable - Foster a welcoming atmosphere with warmth and enthusiasm.
Be Informative - Know the shows, artists, and venue inside-out.
Be Proactive - Anticipate visitor needs and assist them to resolve issues promptly

When on duty you will play a key role in fostering a collaborative and supportive culture among your team. We believe that a positive working environment leads to a great visitor experience, and you will be responsible for leading by example-ensuring that every visitor feels valued, and every team member feels supported.

Lightroom is open seven days a week, with a mix of daytime and evening shifts. Flexibility is key, and you should expect to work evenings and weekends.

This role is ideal for someone ready to step up within Operations, with the ability to lead, motivate, and support a team while maintaining a hands-on, visitor-focused approach.

Job Requirements

Leading by Example - Ability to set a positive tone for the team and ensuring an exceptional visitor experience.
Strive for Operational Excellence - A proactive person in upholding operational standards, from health & safety checks to Visitor interactions, regardless of contracted area. Take ownership of your area and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Nurturing & Coaching - Confident to provide guidance, offer constructive feedback, and ensure a positive and motivating work environment every day with a proven track record of key performance management skills
Professionalism - Ability to retain composure and leadership. Regardless of how busy or pressured a shift becomes, professionalism must be maintained, both with visitors and within the team.
Confidentiality & Discretion - The proven ability to uphold complete discretion in handling any operational or staffing matters.
Communication & Accountability - A clear communicator across various departments

Job Responsibilities

Drive Commercial Success - Maximise revenue opportunities through ticketing, retail, and bar while optimising operational efficiency.
Enhance Visitor Experience - Ensure every guest is "illuminated at every moment" by delivering seamless, high-quality service.
Cross-Department Collaboration - Work closely with all operational departments to align on business goals and visitor engagement.
Operational Excellence - Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth logistics, compliance, and high standards of presentation.
Team Leadership & Development - Lead, inspire, and coach a high-performing team to deliver exceptional experiences.
Administration

Roster the Visitor Experience teams to ensure appropriate levels of staffing across the 7 day operation
Audit RotaCloud regularly ensuring that information is kept up to date
Track and address unauthorised absences, sickness and poor performance.
Manage all areas of Rotacloud

For a full list of responsibilities please see the Lightroom website

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Visitor Experience Manager - Operations
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Digital media
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Visitor Experience Manager - Operations

Job: Visitor Experience Manager - Operations

Organisation: Lightroom

Postcode: N1C 4DY

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter under the advert for this role or via the Lightroom website. Your covering letter should detail how you meet the criteria within the person specification and why you would like to be considered for the role.

We also kindly request that you fill in an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form either via this link or the web page.

Should you wish to reach out for an informal conversation about the nature of the role, please contact our Stage Door team via 0330 500 2148 who will direct your call accordingly.