Description
The general manager is a key role within the organisation, accountable for the wider team at O2 Academy Sheffield and management of the day-to-day business and operational functions. A dynamic manager will lead exceptional delivery within this iconic venue in the heart of the city. Passionate about the live events industry and highly motivated to maximise the events diary, you will generate commercial and creative opportunities for shows and events with established acts, emerging artists and club events.
Our Team
O2 Academy Sheffield is one of the city’s leading landmark live entertainment venues, where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. The successful candidate will be managing, developing and motivating an innovative team to ensure high quality service, driving our inclusive culture to deliver the best possible programme of live entertainment for everyone, where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
About You
1. Successful background in the live entertainment industry or venue management
2. Experience of working as a manager or an operational role within a high-volume venue
3. Proven track record in managing live performances and club events
4. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and licensing
5. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
6. Management experience of a large team
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
8. Understanding of booking and promotions of live events
9. Excellent control of operating costs and budgeting
10. Self-motivated and results driven
About You
11. Personal licence holder
12. First-class client and customer service
13. Demonstrable leadership and motivation of others
14. Passionate and enthusiastic for the live events and club industry
15. Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays
16. Willingness to build positive working relationships
17. A proactive leader in problem-solving who can negotiate solutions
18. Strong awareness of P&L
19. A dynamic, forward-thinking manager to deliver exceptional service
20. Ability to drive the venue business forward
What You’ll Be Doing
21. Meet Company business objectives and manage operations
22. Maximise the events diary
23. Act as the first point of contact for all contracted events
24. Maintain and develop client relationships
25. Implement efficient business strategies as directed by the Company
26. Duty manage events and programming to the highest quality
27. Generate new business opportunities for commercial success and profitability
28. Meet or exceed annual budgets
29. Ensure all paperwork and reporting is completed and professionally retained
30. Management and accountability for forecasting and budgeting
31. Oversee all licencing administration, risk assessment and due diligence
32. Adhere to all existing and new health and safety legislation
33. Periodic testing and certification of venue equipment
34. Control all operating costs in line with set targets
35. Manage expenditure for all venue departments
36. Ensure the venue is maintained to the highest standards
37. Direct building maintenance issues so that urgent repairs are carried out in a timely manner
38. Lead on compliance for all Company working practices
39. Uphold and enforce the relevant terms of the entertainment licence and changes to the law
40. Work collaboratively with the venue team, local authority and Company head office
41. Support all training requirements and annual appraisals for full-time employees
42. Increase employee productivity
43. To publicly represent the venue and Company in a professional manner
Equal Opportunities
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
The Company
Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances
AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 15th June. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.
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