AEI Events & Project Manager

AEI Music Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Events & Project Manager to elevate their brand presence through strategic partnerships and events. This role involves planning and executing diverse events, from club shows to festivals, ensuring alignment with brand strategy while managing budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in live events, excellent communication skills, and a knack for creative problem-solving. Join a vibrant team in a hybrid work environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the music community.

Benefits

Working in London-based office

4 day week

Unlimited holiday

Private healthcare cover

Cycle To Work scheme

Pension scheme

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in live events.
• Proven ability in managing event budgets and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campaigns and events to enhance brand visibility.
• Manage timelines and lead planning for various events.

Skills

Event Management

Project Management

Budget Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Communication

Creative Problem-Solving

Job description

About AEI

AEI is an independent music community, based in East London, that inspires and nurtures emerging talent. We provide artists, managers, entrepreneurs and other talented individuals with an infrastructure and environment in which they can grow.

AEI enjoys an influential presence across multi-platforms from live international events to digital media through to recorded music. Our brands include UKF, NCS, Drum&BassArena, TheSoundYouNeed, SubSoul and many more.

Impact:

The Events & Project Manager plays a vital role in overseeing campaigns and events that enhance the company's brands, elevating AEI Music's presence through strategic partnerships, events and project execution. They manage timelines for various projects and lead the planning, curation and implementation of events that are representative of these brands.

They ensure strong relationships are maintained with key stakeholders such as promoters, agents, managers and artists. Their work is essential for promoting the company’s strategic goals and increasing brand visibility across the likes of UKF, Drum&BassArena and SubSoul.

Behaviours:

The Events & Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of a diverse range of events including club shows, festival stages, artist showcases, release launches and pop-up events, all requiring careful collaboration with the brands to ensure the creative vision and fan experience is realised while maintaining financial oversight.

They must communicate effectively, both in assigning tasks and in fostering relationships with external partners and the wider team. A solid understanding of the company’s brand strategy is essential to align events, content, and merchandise with wider marketing goals.

Skills & Knowledge:

The candidate should have a minimum of three years' experience in live events, covering everything from club shows to festival stages, alongside experience of project management across a diverse range of projects and teams.

They must demonstrate proven ability in managing event budgets, ensuring financial constraints are met while effectively communicating with all stakeholders. Experience in negotiating contracts and performance terms is essential, as well as strong relationships with agents and managers in electronic music, preferably with knowledge of UKF, Drum&BassArena, and their artist rosters.

The ideal candidate will also have experience managing project teams that include freelancers and contractors. Additionally, they should be knowledgeable about how online content strategy aligns with live events and the opportunities available before and after events.

Finally, the candidate should be highly organised, detail-oriented, and a confident communicator with strong creative problem-solving skills.

Closing date: 31st January 2025

Reasonable Adjustments

Hey there! At AEI Music Ltd, we want to make sure that everyone feels welcome and included during our recruitment process. If you have any special needs or requirements, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments to help make the process as accessible as possible.

For example, if you need the application form in a different format, require wheelchair access for the interview, or need more time to complete the interview tasks, just give us a shout and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

We believe that everyone should have an equal chance to show off their skills and personality during the recruitment process. So, don't be afraid to let us know how we can make things easier for you. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out and we'll do our best to help you out.

Company Benefits

• Working in London-based office ‘Bankstock’ (w/ UKF, Drum&BassArena, SubSoul + more) and ‘The Halley’ in Haggerston, including studio access.
• 4 day week
• Unlimited holiday (after probation period)
• Private healthcare cover (after probation period)
  
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working (3 days in office to start with)