Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to positively disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritises the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. OVG have completed seven arenas, with many more in development, including Co-op Live, with more to be announced in the future. Co-op Live is in a joint venture partnership with City Football Group and we are proud to work with Co-op as our Naming Rights Partner. Co-op Live is proud to offer a food and beverage hospitality service that stands head and shoulders above the rest. As the largest venue in the UK, we welcome over 23,500 fans per event and host more than 125 events annually, bringing fans and world-renowned artists to experience the unique flavours of Manchester. With 32 incredible bars and restaurants, 15 premium lounges and clubs, and our newly relaunched Premium Outlet, HIDEAWAY, designed by the famous Simon Rimmer, we deliver exceptional hospitality for Manchester and beyond. In just 28 days during the opening season, we've hosted 19 shows, including artists such as The Killers, Nicki Minaj, Eagles and Take That or Pearl Jam. We had the pleasure of hosting the prestigious European MTV Awards (EMA's) and welcomed iconic artists such as Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Pet Shop Boys, and Tyla to highlight a few and we closed the opening year with Sir Paul McCartney. On our menu, you'll find great food, seasoned with world-class service, all with a planet-friendly vibe in the heart of our vibrant community. For more information - Co-op Live We are looking for a talented Project Manager to help support the Food and Beverage Project Management at Co-op Live. The position is to work on the projects with the Hospitality team across all departments at Manchester’s new 23,500 seat arena. This role will influence many different departments and is ideal for someone who thinks big but can focus on details and is ready to hit the ground running and will embrace the challenge. This is a full-time University placement with flexibility available around your other commitments - involves shifts at evenings and weekends. Salary: £26,500 per annum Start Date: July-September 2025 Knowledge, skills & Experience Just a snapshot of what projects you would be involved in…. Supporting the HR team in the design and delivery of hospitality staff training Supporting the Culinary team with legal compliance and developing our strategy for the distribution of Allergen information Supporting the bars teams with category management – making sure we have the right drinks, in the right places at the right price. Using the most advance technology stack in any UK venue to help us understand our guests needs and give them frictionless experiences. Working with the project team to coordinate our light equipment orders and utilisation. Working with our Premium Experiences team to ensure our VIP guests have the experience of their lives. Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved. If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role. We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS), details of which will be shared with you at interview. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.