Site Lead – Marquees & Temporary Structures

We're looking for a leader who shares our values.

Following a recent Management Buyout, Woodhouse is entering an exciting new chapter.

With over 140 years of heritage, an award-winning team and ambitious plans for the future, we're investing in our people, strengthening our leadership and continuing to build on what makes Woodhouse a respected name in the events industry.

We're looking for an experienced, confident and hands-on Site Lead who shares our values of Respect, Professionalism and Innovation.

Someone who can confidently lead installation crews, take ownership of complex projects and bring the very best out of the people around them.

Technical experience matters, but for us, leadership is about much more than knowing how to put up a marquee. It's about how you treat people, the standards you set and the example you lead by.

We're looking for someone who wants to build something with us, not simply work for us.

About Woodhouse

Woodhouse is an established UK manufacturer and supplier of temporary event infrastructure, specialising in temporary stabling, marquees, clearspan structures and associated equipment.

We deliver projects at some of the UK's most prestigious events and are proud to have received recognition for our people, products and services:

• Employer of the Year – Winner, Event Production Awards 2026
• Best Temporary Structure – Winner, Festival Supplier Awards 2026
• Judges' Choice Best Supplier – Bronze Award, Festival Supplier Awards 2026
• ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 certified

The role

Working closely with our Site Manager and operations team, you'll take ownership of allocated projects, leading installation crews and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be trusted to make decisions, solve problems and represent Woodhouse professionally on site.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coordinate and motivate installation crews, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Manage the installation and dismantling of marquees, temporary stabling, clearspan structures and associated event infrastructure.
• Plan daily site activities, allocate responsibilities and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Set clear expectations, lead by example and maintain high standards of workmanship, professionalism and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, event organisers, contractors and colleagues.
• Support the training, development and performance of team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, teamwork and project delivery.

About you

We're looking for someone with proven technical experience and, just as importantly, the confidence, character and attitude to lead people effectively.

What we're looking for:

• Experience within the marquee, temporary structures or event infrastructure industry.
• Proven experience leading or supervising teams in a hands-on operational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of installations, site operations and health and safety.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A confident, proactive and positive approach to leadership.
• A genuine commitment to treating people fairly, supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards.
• The ability to take ownership, make decisions and remain professional under pressure.
• A willingness to bring fresh ideas, embrace change and help others develop.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel, work away and undertake weekend work.

Relevant qualifications such as forklift, telehandler, first aid, site supervision and working at height training would be advantageous.

Our values matter

At Woodhouse, our values aren't simply words. They're the standards we expect from ourselves and one another every day.

Respect: Treating people fairly, listening, supporting teammates and earning respect through our actions.

Professionalism: Taking pride in our work, leading by example, delivering quality and holding ourselves accountable.

Innovation: Welcoming fresh thinking, embracing improvement and challenging existing ways of working constructively.

We want someone who genuinely believes in these values and has the confidence to demonstrate them through their leadership.

Salary and BenefitsWe recognise that strong leadership, technical ability and commitment deserve to be properly rewarded.Our package includes:

• £38,000–£43,000 basic annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Additional paid weekend and bank holiday work.
• Company van provided.
• Company healthcare plan.
• Paid overnight allowance for working away from home.
• Company-provided accommodation when working away.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave, including bank holidays, in accordance with contractual entitlement.
• Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to gain further industry qualifications.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
• The opportunity to work at major events and venues throughout the UK.
• A supportive, award-winning employer that values and invests in its people.

More than just a job

Competitive pay and a fair employment package matter, but we believe being part of a successful team is about much more.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, genuinely cares about the people they lead and wants to contribute to something bigger.

Someone who is willing to share ideas, challenge themselves, support others and help us continue raising our standards.

Following our Management Buyout, this is a genuine opportunity to join Woodhouse at an important stage in our development and play a meaningful role in shaping our future.

If you're a values-led leader who shares our ambition and wants to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed with your CV and tell us a little about your experience, leadership approach and what interests you about joining Woodhouse.

Pay: £39,500.00-£43,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cotgrave NG12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• temporary structure: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: In person