Event Ticketing Manager

Live Nation (Music) UK Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ticketing program

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Cuffe and Taylor is seeking an experienced Ticketing professional to maximise ticket sales and manage allocations across outdoor events and festivals in Preston and on-site roles. You will liaise with promoters, venues and ticket agents and ensure accurate reporting and inventory control.

Reporting to the Head of Ticketing, you’ll work evenings and weekends as required and contribute to biweekly sales reporting, on-site operations, and process improvements to support our Live Nation networks.

Qualifications

• Live event ticketing knowledge from box office, agent, or promoter settings.
• Excel proficiency with intermediate level.
• Strong literacy and ability to communicate with colleagues up to executive level.
• Experience managing event ticketing and allocations desirable.
• Ensuring ticketing systems, reporting and processes are current.
• Ability to meet agreed deadlines.
• Attention to detail across reports and event setups.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with promoters, venues and agents to manage ticketing for outdoor events.
• Prepare events for on-sale: confirm details, seating, pricing, holds, and allocations; coordinate with partners.
• Administer events in Halo; monitor sales to maximise revenue.
• Coordinate ticket offers with marketing.
• Produce biweekly sales reports for all shows and adhoc reports.
• Handle pre-event tasks: guides, scan plans, proofs, invoicing third party agents.
• On-site at outdoor events, including weekends/evenings, to oversee operations.
• Finalize shows after events.
• Identify opportunities and challenges for management actions.
• Suggest operational improvements for department efficiency.
• Handle other ad hoc duties.

Skills

Ticketing experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Ticketing management

Process compliance

Deadline discipline

Attention to detail

Tools

Halo system

Job description

Job Summary: Company: Cuffe and Taylor Department: Ticketing Location: Preston, Lancashire and onsite at festivals and events Reports to: Head of Ticketing Working Hours: Full time (plus evenings and weekends for events as required) Job Type: Permanent

Role Description To maximise ticket sales and revenue by providing effective ticketing information and advice; and proactively managing inventory, ticket agents and allocations.

What it’s like to work in the Team

The Cuffe and Taylor team are a group of driven individuals with the ability to deliver large scale stadium tours, multi night festivals and many theatre tours running throughout the year. Our extensive outdoor portfolio spans across the UK hosting a diverse array of artists from Korn to Shania Twain. The Ticketing department is a tight knit team, balancing a hard-working attitude with an open and supportive approach to help encourage each other and achieve wins as a team.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• - Demonstrable knowledge and experience of live event ticketing gained in a Box Office, ticket agent or, ideally, promoter environment
• - Excellent numeracy skills with exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in using Excel at intermediate or above level
• - Excellent literacy skills with a proven ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues up to Executive board-level
• - Previous experience of managing event ticketing and allocations would be desirable
• - Ensuring all ticketing systems, reporting and processes are followed and up to date
• - Ensuring tasks are completed within agreed time frames
• - Great attention to detail ensuring the accuracy of information across reports and event set ups

Behaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success Well organised, deadline-focused and adept at prioritising workloads. Used to handling multiple projects at a time. Proactive and demonstrates initiative, drive and commitment to achieve objectives Self-motivated and takes ownership for personal and technical skills development Great problem solver who can adapt to different working environments Strong and effective communication skills Maintains good commercial awareness and understands business drivers Displays a high level of professional conduct and confidentiality when handling sensitive and embargoed information.

What the role includes

• - Liaise with Promoters, venues, ticket agents and other stakeholders to advise on and manage the ticketing for specific Cuffe & Taylor Outdoor events.
• - Prepare events for on-sale by confirming and configuring event details including: manifests, seating plans, price structures; marketing partner, artist / fan club, record label and other presales; internal, VIP, ticket agent and other holds and allocations; booking fees, rebates, ticket text, stock and fulfilment; reporting schedules with venues and agents
• - Administer events in Halo (our in-house event operating system) and maximise ticket sales and revenue by monitoring and analysing sales to proactively manage inventory, ticket agents and allocations.
• - Liaising with the marketing team to create and manage ticket offers as part of marketing campaigns
• - Produce biweekly sales reports for all shows plus any adhoc reporting required.
• - Work across pre-event Ticketing tasks; Ticketing guides, scan plans, Ticket proofing, closing off agents, invoicing third party ticket agents, etc.
• - Work on-site at outdoor events as required; including weekends and evenings to oversee the Ticketing operations
• - Finalising shows upon completion of events.
• - Identifying opportunities and summarising challenges for the management team and promoter to instruct actions
• - Identifying areas of improvement for department efficiency
• - Any other reasonable ad hoc duties

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. It’s 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 Cuffe and Taylor is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 11th November 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.

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Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.

Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations. We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program. There is no bigger stage for your career.