Events & Venue Compliance Coordinator

Job Description This is a remote position.

An independent distillery, bar and events company, is seeking an Events & Venue Compliance Coordinator to join their existing team. This role is based in South Africa, with a focus on UK finance to manage the financial requirements across the entire company. This is a remote, part-time role specialising in UK compliance.

The Events and Venue Compliance Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth, legal, and safe operation of events and bar services. This role is responsible for managing compliance with all relevant UK licensing, health & safety, and public liability requirements, while also supporting and enhancing delivery and customer experience across all our events and venues.

Key Responsibilities:

Event & Venue Operations

Coordinate the planning and execution in line with client specifications and legal requirements for the events and the venues.

Liaise with the senior on-site duty manager, ensuring smooth operation and appropriate response to incidents.

Liaise with local authorities, licensing officers, and emergency services where appropriate.

Ensure all H&S and Safety files for events and venues are up to date and distributed correctly as per requirements.

Licensing and Legal Compliance

Ensure the venue complies with the Licensing Act 2003, including operating within permitted hours, upholding licensing objectives, and supervising the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) obligations.

Maintain and manage incident logs, refusals registers, and staff training records as required by local licensing authorities.

Ensure Temporary Event Notices (TENs) and any relevant permissions are filed and approved in advance of events.

Health & Safety / Risk Management

Conduct routine venue inspections and risk assessments to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations.

Develop and implement fire safety, crowd control, and evacuation procedures.

Maintain documentation for all health & safety audits, equipment checks, and training activities

Team Management & Training

Develop training plans and processes and coordinate mandatory training for staff, including alcohol licensing awareness, first aid, fire marshal duties, manual handling, and more across both the events and venues.

Monitor staff certification and renewals: SIA badges, First Aid

Security and Incident Reporting

Ensure that serious incidents: injuries, fights, lost property, safeguarding concerns) are received from the event staff and stored electronically

Requirements

Essential:

Experience in a similar role within licensed venues, bars, nightclubs, or event spaces.

Working knowledge of UK alcohol licensing laws and health and safety regulations.

Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Desirable:

Experience liaising with councils and regulatory authorities

Relevant qualifications

Benefits Remote Role