Assistant General Manager, O2 Guildhall

Job Description

Venue: O2 Guildhall Southampton

Company: Live Nation (Music) UK Limited

Location: Southampton

Reports to: General Manager

Working hours: Full-time

Role

The Assistant General Manager is an integral position within the team, responsible for a variety of duties that contribute to the effective management and smooth running of O2 Guildhall Southampton and lead exceptional delivery of our core business objectives and commercial targets. You will be passionate about the entertainment industry and highly motivated to deliver an outstanding experience to all clients and customers.

About you
• Experience in the live entertainment industry or venue management
• Proven track record in managing live performances and events
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and licensing
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• An understanding of booking and promotion of live events

What we need
• Strong client and customer service experience
• Demonstrable leadership and motivation of others
• Passionate and enthusiastic for the live events industry
• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
• Willingness to build positive working relationships
• A proactive organiser in problem-solving who can negotiate solutions

What you'll be doing
• Duty manage events and programming to the highest standard
• Work collaboratively with the venue team, local authority and Company head office
• Act as a point of contact and venue liaison for all contracted events and touring parties
• Maximise the events diary with the general manager
• Maintain first-rate relationships with clients and partners
• Track and review cost estimates and expenses
• Contribute to the Company business objectives and commercial targets
• Liaise with outsourced contractors and service providers
• Ensure all paperwork and reporting is completed and professionally retained
• Assist the general manager in all licencing administration and risk assessment
• Adhere to all existing and new health and safety legislation
• Comply with all Company guidelines and working practices
• Ensure the venue is maintained to the highest standards
• Communicate any building or department issues to the general manager
• Line management and training of team members as required
• Support the general manager in their duties
• To publicly represent the venue and Company in a professional manner

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Our company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn5kz5-3-17-28-106-42 in your application.