About the Role
The Director's mission is to ensure that Ladbroke Hall operates as one coherent destination rather than a collection of independent activities, delivering an exceptional client experience and sustainable business performance. The Director leads the day-to-day operation, performance and coordination of the venue, ensuring that all activities work together seamlessly while supporting the long-term vision and growth of the site.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a seamless and exceptional experience across every aspect of Ladbroke Hall.
- Oversee the daily operation, presentation and standards of the venue.
- Coordinate exhibitions, hospitality, events and private hire activities to ensure a consistent client journey.
- Champion a culture of hospitality, quality and attention to detail.
- Own the operational P&L of Ladbroke Hall, excluding gallery sales.
- Define budgets, forecasts and performance objectives for the venue.
- Monitor key business indicators and drive initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency and client engagement.
- Ensure resources are deployed effectively to support sustainable growth.
- Lead and align the venue's Heads of Department around shared objectives.
- Foster collaboration across all activities and functions operating within Ladbroke Hall.
- Translate the founders' vision into clear operational priorities and execution.
- Act as the senior operational representative of the venue internally and externally.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience within hospitality, private members' clubs, luxury venues, cultural destinations or comparable environments.
- Strong operational, commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.
- Deep understanding of hospitality standards, guest experience and restaurant economics.
- Visible, hands-on leader with the ability to combine strategic thinking and operational execution.
- Natural relationship builder, comfortable engaging with clients, partners, suppliers and teams.
- Highly organised, resilient and autonomous, with the credibility to act as a trusted partner to the founders.
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director level
About the Company
- Ladbroke Hall is Carpenters Workshop Gallery's London flagship and a unique destination bringing together exhibitions, hospitality, private events and cultural programming.
