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Event Manager
Live Nation Entertainment. Lead planning, delivery and operational management of festivals, concerts and live events from initial planning through onsite delivery .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and operational management, with a strong focus on budget management, supplier procurement, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and engage with local authorities and stakeholders.
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Event ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementSupplier ProcurementSustainability Practices
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementBudget ManagementEvent PlanningProcurement ManagementCrowd Management TrainingEvent Management TrainingMicrosoft OfficeExcelOperational SpecificationsHealth and Safety Documentation
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSelf-MotivatedProactive Problem SolvingFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
SIA Training
Industry Keywords
Live EventsFestivalsConcertsLocal AuthoritiesEnvironmental HealthLicensingEmergency PlanningHighwaysGreen Nation InitiativesLarge-Scale Events
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead planning, delivery and operational management of festivals, concerts and live events from initial planning through onsite delivery
- Maintain regular communication with the Senior Event Manager and Director of Operations through weekly meetings and other appropriate channels
- Manage event and festival budgets, including forecasting, tracking and cost control
- Procure, contract and manage suppliers for event infrastructure and services
- Procure, contract and oversee site management, health and safety, waste management, artist liaison, production, traffic management, security and medical services
- Support preparation of site plans, operational specifications, event management plans and health and safety documentation
- Build relationships with police, fire and ambulance services, landowners, Environmental Health, Licensing, Building Control, Emergency Planning, Planning and Highways
- Attend Safety Advisory Group and agency meetings, providing planning updates
- Manage local resident communications and engagement, including resident information and ticketing schemes
- Champion sustainability best practice in line with Green Nation initiatives and objectives
- Work with Promoting, Ticketing, Finance and Customer Service teams on budgets, artist/promoter requirements, ticketing, invoices and customer-facing information
- Oversee technical and hospitality advancing of shows
- Provide operational guidance and support to the Operations Administrator
- Liaise with sponsors, bars, traders, commercial partners and boutique camping providers to negotiate and deliver operational requirements
- Undertake ad hoc responsibilities as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Detailed project management / planning experience
- Experience in budget management
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
- Extremely well organised and self-motivated
- Confidence to lead and manage
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of integrity and discretion
- Flexibility
- Maturity and level-headedness
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Procurement management experience (desirable)
- Event management training (desirable)
- SIA training (desirable)
- Crowd management training (desirable)
- Experience with sustainability practices (desirable)
- Experience planning large-scale events of 5,000+ people (desirable)
- Experience negotiating with suppliers (desirable)
- Experience liaising with local authorities (desirable)
- Knowledge of the live music industry and event management experience (desirable)
- Willingness to travel and work onsite, including evenings and weekends during event periods
- Full-time availability, 09:00–17:00, 40 hours per week, with extra weekend working during festival season
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive working environment
- Support for balancing work and homelife
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- New experiences and learning from talented colleagues