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About LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL
Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.
About LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL
Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.
Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.
ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues, stadiums, arenas, convention centres and theatres.
Our organisation is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!
About The Role
As our Senior Event Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of all events within a 3,500-capacity venue, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
You will provide strategic leadership to event operations whilst driving innovation in event management practices. Acting as the primary point of accountability for large-scale, high-profile events, this role ensures seamless execution that maximizes revenue, strengthens client relationships, and enhances the Vaillant Live! / ASM + Legends reputation as a premier destination for live entertainment.
What We Can Offer
Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our people to experience that too - enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.
You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days of annual leave.
We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.
A healthy contribution of Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.
Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield, ASM will support these unexpected costs. For you and any children.
We understand that from time to time, you may need a bit of support to get back to feeling your best. To support this, we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that focuses on mental health in the workplace.
We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join ASM you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.
Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet.
Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and develop the Events Team, including rota planning, recruitment, induction, and training.
* Act as Duty Manager during load-in, live events, and open periods, ensuring seamless delivery and issue resolution.
* Build strong client and promoter relationships, managing communications, site visits, and event requirements.
* Oversee and coordinate contractors (security, medical, cleaning, stewards, crew), ensuring compliance with KPIs and venue standards.
* Take a lead role in health, safety, and incident management, ensuring crowd safety and emergency preparedness.
* Manage and forecast event budgets and recharges, producing accurate documentation and delivering against financial targets.
Skills And Experience
* Have a minimum of 2 years in the events industry or transferable skills from a similar role – Essential
* Experience in managing, motivating and empowering teams.
* Ability to build good working relationships with team members, clients, contractors and visiting production teams.
* A high level of awareness of all Health & Safety issues relating to both event production, public and staff safety.
* A Health and Safety qualification (such as IOSH) and/or practical experience in writing risk assessments and method statements.
* Proficient knowledge of budgets, P&L and revenue management
* The ability to interpret detailed CAD drawings and manipulate with CAD software.
* Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
* To have a good understanding of local authority regulations
* Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office
Recruitment Process Outlined
* 1st Stage- Intro Call with Talent Team
* 2nd Stage- F2F Meeting with Events Team
Inclusive Workplace
At ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our employees, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
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