Festival & Live Events Manager (Remote/UK)

Live Nation; Preston; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuffe & Taylor is one of the UK's leading live music, theatre and entertainment promoters, delivering major concerts, festivals and tours across the UK and internationally. The team emphasizes strong teamwork and a supportive culture, with a focus on delivering high-quality events.

Based in Preston with options for London or remote (UK), this permanent full-time role entails working 09:00-17:00, 40 hours per week, with extra weekend work during festival season onsite.

Qualifications

• Detailed project management / planning experience.
• Experience in budget management.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and operational management of festivals, concerts and live events from initial planning through to on-site delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with the Senior Event Manager and Director of Operations, providing progress updates through weekly meetings and other appropriate channels.
• Manage event and festival budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking and cost control throughout the planning and delivery process.
• Procure, contract and manage event suppliers across a wide range of infrastructure and services, including stages, temporary structures, marquees, cabins, fencing, trackway, power, toilets, showers, catering, accommodation, Wi-Fi, CCTV and signage.
• Procure, contract and oversee key operational services, including site management, health and safety, waste management, artist liaison, production management, traffic management, security and medical provision.
• Support the preparation and development of site plans, operational specifications, event management

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Organisational skills

IT skills (MS Office, Excel)

Pressure handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Cuffe & Taylor is one of the UK's leading live music, theatre and entertainment promoters, delivering major concerts, festivals and tours across the UK and internationally. The team emphasizes strong teamwork and a supportive culture, with a focus on delivering high-quality events.

Based in Preston with options for London or remote (UK), this permanent full-time role entails working 09:00-17:00, 40 hours per week, with extra weekend work during festival season onsite.