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Rebecca Cox

Brockley

Summary

I graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in English and American Literature (2:1). I am a highly organised and experienced operations professional with over thirteen years’ experience in customer-facing environments, including my role as Head of Operations at Tramshed Arts and, most recently, within the serviced office sector as a multi-site Business Centre Manager.

I bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to operational leadership, with a strong track record of ensuring smooth day-to-day running across buildings and venues through effective coordination, team leadership, and budget management. I have significant experience in negotiating and restructuring facilities contracts, delivering cost savings while maintaining high service standards and operational efficiency.

I am skilled at building customer-focused teams that consistently deliver excellent service, while also driving performance improvements and commercial outcomes. Alongside managing multiple sites and complex operations, I have extensive experience in training and mentoring new managers, supporting their development while maintaining full accountability for my own centres.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Operations

Tramshed Arts
London
10.2025 - Current

Provided strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of site management, visitor experience, and event delivery within a high-profile public-facing venue. Ensured the safe, efficient, and commercially successful running of the building while delivering exceptional end-to-end visitor journeys.

Directed all building operations, including facilities management, maintenance, security, and compliance, ensuring a safe, fully operational environment for visitors, staff, and stakeholders

  • Managed operational budgets, identifying efficiencies and revenue opportunities across building use and event delivery
  • Led the planning and delivery of a diverse programme of events, from large-scale public events to private hires, ensuring seamless execution and high customer satisfaction
  • Oversaw front-of-house, visitor services, and event teams, embedding a customer-first culture and consistently high service standards
  • Managed relationships with facilities providers and contractors, restructuring contract agreements to maintain service quality while achieving cost efficiencies
  • Developed and implemented operational policies, enhancing health & safety, risk management, and emergency planning to ensure compliance and visitor safety
  • Coordinated cross-functional activities, supporting exhibitions, events, and commercial initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness within the venue
  • Used visitor data and feedback to continuously improve building flow, event experience, and overall satisfactionLed a
  • Negotiated quarterly contract renewals with regular hires.

Centre Manager

Beaumont Business Centres
London
11.2021 - 04.2026
  • Business Centre Manager for two properties in High Holborn, previously manager of a 43,000 sq foot property in Monument.
  • First point of contact for team members regarding any client and building queries. Calmly and professionally addressing any issues in a proactive manner.
  • Carried out probation reviews, disciplinaries and appraisals for my team
  • Maintained all areas of the building to a high standard and made sure all vacant offices met company standards to ensure an increase of sales at the centre.
  • Successfully and efficiently led multiple new client move ins, during peak times this was up to eight in a period of one month.
  • Managed office set-up requirements, including IT and telephony, floor box and floor plan arrangement, and contractual work for new offices.
  • Managed client move outs, evaluated dilapidation costs and ensured payments were received promptly.
  • Managed multiple contractual jobs, including budgeting and resource acquisition.
  • Followed up on all sales leads from head office, conducted centre viewings, and maintained high occupancy levels throughout the year.
  • Conducted renewal meetings and addressed client requirements to secure contract extensions.
  • Ensured all Statutory Testing was up to date for the centre and arranged with contractors any surveying or testing that was required.
  • Prepared invoices based on contractual terms and distributed to clients
  • At all times maintaining a strong rapport with my clients and making sure their needs were met with professionalism and care.
  • Trained new centre managers on operational procedures and company standards.
  • Coordinated training to improve operations, team morale and customer service.

Senior Centre Manager

Beaumont
London
01.2024 - 10.2025
  • Oversaw daily operations of multiple centres, ensuring compliance with centre standards and statutory testing requirements while supporting managers in debt collection and team management.
  • Managed two sites while providing support to the wider team, facilitating best practices and operational consistency.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new centre managers to improve operational skills.
  • Led recruitment for entry-level positions at Beaumont, enhancing team capabilities.

General Manager

Bussey Rooftop Bar
Peckham, London
11.2018 - 11.2021
  • From the period of November 2018- November 2021 I was at various times the General Manager for Bussey Rooftop Bar which is a high turnover and large capacity venue.
  • Oversaw bar and venue service, ensuring team performance met customer expectations consistently.
  • Streamlined stock inventory and reordering processes to maintain optimal supply levels.
  • Created a winter cocktail menu to boost revenue
  • Conducted daily cash reconciliation to ensure accuracy
  • Organised employee rota based on venue needs.
  • Training new staff to meet the establishments standards.
  • Ensuring the team were meeting their career goals through regular performance reviews.
  • Developed relationships with brand ambassadors and promoters to enhance promotional opportunities.
  • Conversing with building managers and contractors when any issues occurred with venue maintenance such as plumbing, electrics and internet.

Bar Manager

Barserve
London
06.2017 - 10.2021
  • Optimised bar operations by leveraging team strengths and addressing weaknesses for safety and efficiency.
  • Managed large and small scale events to enhance guest experience and operational flow.
  • Communicated with senior management and security via radio to maintain safety and operational efficiency in the bar.
  • Held personal licence to serve alcohol in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Cashed up, controlled stock, and managed staff rotas.
  • Adapted quickly to changing circumstances in various events and teams.

General Manager

Rooftop Film Club
London
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • I managed the hiring of site managers and staff at the beginning of the season, along with rosters, ordering, and payroll for all sites.
  • Served as primary contact for cinema staff, managers, and head office regarding cinema operations.
  • Multi site manager for all their London cinemas.
  • Worked with the Operations Manager and Design Manager to set up the sites for the season and the opening nights.
  • Reviewed monthly sales reports for tickets and confectionery, implementing changes to enhance sales and profitability.
  • `I was a part of weekly status meetings, putting forward new sales, marketing and event ideas to increase revenue.
  • I remained the bookings manager for both Bussey Rooftop Bar and Rooftop Film Club as well as managing customer service emails for both sites.

Promotion/ Front of House

Street Feast
London
10.2015 - 06.2017

Livery Yard Worker

Wenlocks
Essex
02.2010 - 08.2013

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Facilities management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Staff development

Accomplishments

  • Alcohol Licence Holder

Education

2018

Batchelor of Arts English and American Literature

Goldsmiths University of London

2:1

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Keeping Fit
  • Travelling

Certification

  • First Aider
  • Fire Marshal

Timeline

Head of Operations

Tramshed Arts
10.2025 - Current

Senior Centre Manager

Beaumont
01.2024 - 10.2025

Centre Manager

Beaumont Business Centres
11.2021 - 04.2026

General Manager

Rooftop Film Club
04.2019 - 09.2019

General Manager

Bussey Rooftop Bar
11.2018 - 11.2021

Bar Manager

Barserve
06.2017 - 10.2021

Promotion/ Front of House

Street Feast
10.2015 - 06.2017

Livery Yard Worker

Wenlocks
02.2010 - 08.2013
Rebecca Cox