Event Manager Live Entertainment

Scottish Event Campus (SEC); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier events venue in Scotland is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the coordination and management of live entertainment events. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering a successful event experience for all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a degree in Event Management or relevant experience, and recognised project management qualifications. This permanent role is vital for maintaining the venue's reputation as one of Europe's leading event locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Purple Guide and Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.
• Experience in operational management within an event or venue environment.
• Experience in a multi-agency and stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end event management process and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Deliver a safe and successful event while enhancing fan and artist experience.

Skills

Effective communicator

Problem solving

Planning and organisational skills

Team player

Knowledge of risk management

Education

Degree in Event or Venue Management or equivalent experience

Recognised Project Management qualification

Professional qualifications (e.g., NVQ Spectator Safety, NEBOSH)

Job description

Job Title: Event Manager Live Entertainment

Reports to: Senior Event Manager / Team Manager

Team: Event Management -Live

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 30th January 2026

Event Manager Live Entertainment - Scottish Event Campus

Comprising the SEC Centre, SEC Armadillo and the OVO Hydro, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is Scotland's premier venue for events, gigs, conferences, and exhibitions. We enjoy an enviable reputation as one of Europe's most prestigious venues with the OVO Hydro consistently ranked in the top 3 busiest venues in the world, attracting over 2 million visitors per year.

Responsibilities

• The Event Management Team leads the end-to-end event management process, championing the continuous development of planning procedures and ways of working. They ensure full compliance with all relevant licensing conditions, company policies, and industry best practices, while proactively adapting to new developments in the field.
• On event days, you will lead the onsite delivery of the event, working as a key member of the Event Control Room structure, working closely with the allocated Safety Officer to deliver a safe and successful event while creating the best experience for all fans, artists and performers.

Key Attributes

• Effective communicator
• Good at problem solving and driving solutions
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple projects demands and competing priorities
• Team player, who can influence others to drive results
• Solid working knowledge of risk management

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of the Purple Guide / The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds / Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.
• Experience of operational management in event and/or venue environment, working at a bronze or silver command level.
• Experience of working within a multi-agency and stakeholder environment.
• Educated to degree level and/or have equivalent significant experience in Event or Venue Management roles.
• Recognised Project Management qualification.
• Professional qualifications such as NVQ Spectator Safety, NAA Professional Certificate, NEBOSH / IOSH or relevant equivalent.