Senior Events Manager - Cardiff, United Kingdom - LiveNation

LiveNation

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company:
Live Nation

Venue:
Cardiff International Arena

Location:
Cardiff

Reports to:
General Manager and Deputy General Manager

Contract type:
Full-time, permanent

Role Description

Forming part of the Duty Management Team, the Senior Event Manager is a key role at the arena which hosts tours and concerts from global artists as well as large-scale conferences.

They are responsible for ensuring that all information from visiting promoters,production teams and event organisers is collated, organised, and shared with the relevant venue operational departments ahead of each event, and then acting as the point of contact between the event representatives and the venue team throughout the courseof the event.

The Senior Event Manager is responsible for all logístical arrangements of an event once it has been contracted by the Venue and is required to maintain clear communication channels between the relevant departments and the client to ensure the thorough planningand safe, smooth running of the event.

The post will assume overall responsibility for the Events Team and subsequent delivery of allocated main arena events, utilising a good overall knowledge of technical aspects of arena scale shows, along with excellent communication skills to disseminaterequirements to direct reports and aiding in contributing to budgetary targets.

The Senior Event Manager will work with and develop the events team ensuring the best practise is followed and systems and processes are continually updated.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

Understanding of technical operations of arena scale shows, able to interpret complex rigging plots and understand their implications with regards to venue sales plans
An understanding of AV requirements for conferences, confidence in dealing with AV suppliers
A basic understanding of power and electrics in an events venue
Working knowledge of venue related health and safety legislation
Initiative and adaptability problem solving skills and attitude
Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to work to a tight timescale.
Good numeracy and IT Skills, including the use of Word, Excel and CAD programmes

Desirable

Previous Experience of working with the General Public
A genuine interest in Conferencing and Live Entertainment, with previous experience of working in a pressurised Event Environment.
IOSH qualification
Previous people management experience

Behaviours
The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

Customer focused
Independently motivated
Willingness to work unsociable hours
Team player
Commitment to standards

What the role includes

Liaison with concert promoters and conference organisers in the planning and management of all aspects of their event
To liaise with Local Authorities and the Emergency Services with regard to any unique aspects of a particular event
To form an Internal Document, outlining client requirements, for distribution within the venue and to selected external agencies
To be responsible for ensuring the completion of a preevent check, identifying and removing any security or health and safety issues prior to the arrival of patrons
To act as Duty Manager on event days and to find solutions to any problems that may arise in an efficient and effective manner
As far as is reasonably practicable, supervise the work and conduct of personnel employed or contracted by the promoters whilst working at the arena. Ensure that safe working practises are adhered to and that the safety of those working in and using thearena is not compromised
To understand and implement the Venue Emergency Evacuation Procedures if necessary
Assist in the recruitment and costeffective scheduling of casual technical staff
Supervise the activities of the fulltime venue technician
Supervision of the activities of casual technical staff, ensuring that, during events, the technical aspects of the venue are delivered in a smooth and comprehensive manor
Booking/ ordering of resources (security, additional plant, window drapes, black masking, steel deck etc.) to fulfil tour rider requests, and, in conjunction with the venue technician, looking strategically at hire periods to maximise recharge margins andfulfil budget targets set by the general manager

Equal Opportunities

The Company

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.

Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 milliontickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.

Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries.

Thesebusinesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.