The role combines leadership, operational oversight and specialist responsibilities. Customer Experience Managers develop and guide Visitor Operations teams, ensuring every visitor receives outstanding service at every show without compromise. During show hours they work across both Front of House and the Control Room, operating as Arena Duty Manager to oversee live arena operations and as Control Room Duty Manager to manage critical systems including the fire panel and CCTV, responding to incidents to ensure audience safety, compliance and seamless service. Outside of show hours they undertake administrative duties and lead a specialist workstream - Roster & Complaints, Training & Standards or Audience & Auditorium - while upholding responsibility for safety, security and exceptional customer service across all areas of their role. As Bronze Commander they lead front of house and audience safety operations during any crisis, maintaining calm and clear communication with the onsite Silver Commander and supporting the Security Operations Manager with performance, incident management and team development. Working on a rotational schedule, Customer Experience Managers cover core show evenings (Wednesday to Sunday), support contracted Control Room teams and balance operational and administrative responsibilities to ensure consistent coverage across live operations and planning. As the role is aligned with show delivery, the majority of work will be undertaken during evenings and weekends. Drive the department's vision of delivering industry-leading customer service at every show by being proactive and visible within the Arena. Lead Control Room operations during shows, overseeing the fire panel, CCTV and lost property and directing incident management to ensure safety and compliance in close partnership with the Security Operations Manager. Please email your CV and cover letterJob Summary
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Act as a role model, embodying the ABBA Voyage values and inspiring teams to uphold exceptional standards.
Champion inclusivity by ensuring every visitor and team member feels recognised, respected, and welcomed.
Support Team Leaders and SIA Supervisors with customer complaints, service recoveries, and ejections, ensuring all interactions remain respectful and professional.
Lead monthly CSAT (Customer Satisfaction) reviews with subcontractors, identifying trends and leading initiatives to enhance the visitor experience.
Design and deliver impactful customer service training programmes, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Act as Bronze Commander in crisis situations, maintaining calm and clear communication with the Silver Commander.Job Responsibilities
Be trained to read, relay and report fire panel information to the Silver Commander and Front of House Arena Duty Manager during emergency situations.
Oversee operational issues affecting staff, visitors and the Arena, ensuring they are resolved effectively and escalated when required.
Lead post-incident reviews, including CCTV analysis, embedding actions and learnings to drive continuous improvement. Lead and empower Visitor Operations teams including direct oversight of Visitor Assistants, driving performance, engagement and operational excellenceHow to Apply