SET is looking for someone with experience running cultural venues, bars and/or other public spaces who is comfortable managing day-to-day operations, events delivery, bar and cafe operations, hospitality standards, staff management, scheduling, stock management, financing, licensing and safety.
Ideal for someone from the local, historic community of Peckham who has can bring a strong balance of creativity, organisation and attention to detail.
We’re looking for someone who has genuine interest in SET Social and its event programming and experience in the arts, community or charity sectors with a values-based approach to hospitality.
Job details
Job Title: Venue Manager SET Social
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 32 hours per week minimum (4 days per week), office hours are expected to be 11:00-7:00pm, flexible
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 (Dependent on experience)
Probation: 3-month probation terminable on one month’s notice by either party
Reports to: Line manager: Head of Venue Operations (Mikayla Harris)
Location: This role is expected to be on-site at SET Social Peckham
Application deadline: Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 23:59pm
With an inclusive ethos always, SET actively encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people whose backgrounds are underrepresented across the arts and charity sectors. This includes people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and disabled people.
As an employer participating in the government-backed Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Role overview
The Venue Manager is responsible for the smooth, safe and successful daily running of SET Social Peckham. This includes oversight of day-to-day operations, events delivery, bar and café operations, hospitality standards, staff management, building safety and licensing, health and safety, compliance, reporting and staff planning and community access.
You will manage a team of Duty Managers and Bar Staff, ensuring consistent communication, strong leadership and a values-based approach to hospitality. Working closely with the Head of Venue Operations and the SET Social Assistant Venue Manager, you will implement operational systems, deliver an excellent guest experience and ensure full compliance with licensing and safety requirements.
For full responsibilities, person specification and staff benefits, please download the job pack below.
Download Job PackHow to apply
Please submit:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you’d like to work at SET (no more than one page of A4)
- Your CV with two referees (no more than two pages of A4).
- The anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form.
- Please email all documents to work@setspace.uk
The closing date for application is Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 23:59pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview during the week commencing 11 May 2026, with final decisions in May 2026.
Please note: References from previous employers will only be contacted after a job offer. If there are valid reasons for this not to be possible, please mention this on your application.
If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats for your application, please contact us at the same email address.
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