Event Manager - Becketwell Live, Derby
Join the ASM Global team at our new state-of-the-art venue in Derby, opening Spring 2025!
Situated in the heart of Derby’s city centre, this multi-purpose destination aims to be a community hub for both business and entertainment.
About Becketwell Arena
Becketwell Live is a cutting-edge events complex with a capacity of up to 3,500 people. It is designed to host a variety of events, including large corporate conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, major touring concerts, stand-up comedy, family performances, and sporting events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand-new venue from the ground up.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee and deliver professional and financially successful events at Becketwell Arena in Derby.
What We Can Offer
You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days 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 with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.
We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with Axa Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support 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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Take responsibility for both administrative and practical event preparations.
2. Provide venue information, advice, and manage client relationships throughout the event planning process to event delivery.
3. Coordinate with all internal venue departments to ensure seamless event operations while maintaining high venue standards.
4. Act as Duty Manager on a rotating basis, overseeing front-of-house aspects, liaising with event promoters/organizers, and ensuring smooth event execution from start to finish.
5. Arrange and schedule event staff efficiently and in compliance with business requirements.
6. Always ensure public safety and adherence to relevant legislation and licensing conditions.
7. Maintain accurate administration and recharge of front-of-house resources, consulting effectively with relevant internal staff.
8. Jointly manage casual hosting, security, and hospitality staff as a key line manager.
9. Serve as a key holder for the building and assist in emergency evacuations when necessary.
10. Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations and pursue necessary training for specialized areas.
11. Assist other departments in sourcing venue-based activities and events.
12. Support the Head of Conference and Sales in event planning and execution as needed.
13. Conduct team briefings and debriefs as required.
Key Skills and Experience
14. Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
15. Experience in an events-based environment, ideally within a multi-purpose venue with a diverse program.
16. Familiarity with local and regional entertainment offerings and venues.
17. Ability to work successfully under strict deadlines, effectively prioritizing tasks.
18. Strong people management skills with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication abilities.
19. Proficiency in AutoCAD for interpreting and creating event plans.
20. Effective time management skills for self and team.
21. Outstanding organizational and planning capabilities, adaptable under pressure.
22. Ability to achieve best practices within competitive commercial parameters.
23. Experience managing statutory requirements related to events.
24. Skill in working collaboratively with staff at all organizational levels.
25. Proven IT proficiency, including MS Office packages.
26. High awareness of Health and Safety issues pertaining to venue and event management.
27. Experience planning, designing, and managing various event types, including live music, comedy, theatre, and conferences/corporate events.
Join Becketwell Arena and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional events while ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction. If you meet these qualifications and are eager to contribute your expertise, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
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 colleagues, 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.