Assistant General Manager
Assistant General Manager
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Job Description
Job Summary:
Venue: O2 Academy Liverpool
Company: Academy Music Group
Location: Liverpool
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 Academy Liverpool 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.
Our team
O2 Academy Liverpool is one of the citys leading landmark live entertainment venues where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. The successful candidate will be contributing to 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
- Experience in the live entertainment industry or venue management
- Proven track record in duty managing events in the entertainment or club sector
- 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 youll 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
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. Its talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity race sexual orientation religion age disability status or caring responsibilities.
The Company
Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UKs 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 worlds leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster Live Nation Concerts LN Media and Artist Nation Management.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 18th August 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
