RecruitMyMom
RecruitMyMom
RecruitMyMom
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
Events & Venue Compliance Coordinator
RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires. We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.