VP of IT and Digital Services

Legends Global (Europe); Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a VP of IT & Digital Services in Manchester, UK. This role involves shaping local technology strategy, ensuring compliance with European regulations, and leading the IT team to enhance digital services across the region. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT management and a strong background in data security. Competitive benefits include discounts on events and health support programs.

Benefits

Discounted event tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance policy

Pension contribution

Health support programs

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing IT roadmaps and investment plans.
• Experience in multi-venue/site operations.
• Familiarity with European regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define a roadmap for leveraging regional data warehouse.
• Manage compliance with GDPR, PCI, and other regulations.
• Support local e-commerce, marketing, finance, and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership experience in IT strategy

Data management and analytics

Cybersecurity knowledge

Compliance expertise (GDPR, PCI)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

The VP of IT & Digital Services UK/Europe will drive the company’s technology standards and development across corporate offices and our business generally throughout the UK/Europe portfolio. The role has responsibilities including local technology strategy as a complement to our global standards, venue technology investments, divisional technology roadmap creation and delivery and is a key partner to our business development and sponsorship efforts.

This role will focus on bringing our global technology strategy to life with appropriate local influence, drive competitive advantage, be the guardian of our UK/Europe Information Security and Compliance needs and deliver value to our venues.

Working closely with our venues, partners, leadership and executive sponsors, you will drive strategy, timelines, deliverables and delivery for all UK/Europe technology. This role will involve line management and leadership of the IT team within Legends Global Europe and will need a strong operational understanding of all elements of IT and will have the ability to take a hands-on approach as necessary.

What we can offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too – enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave.

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any required glasses.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet.

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the U.S. headquarters team to define a roadmap and plan for leveraging the regional data warehouse and analytics capabilities.
• Actively manage compliance with GDPR, PCI and other regulatory requirements.
• Actively manage Information Security & Compliance across our European corporate footprint and venues to reduce risk and enable business continuity.
• Enable successful achievement of business goals through data enablement.
• Provide technology support to the local e-commerce, marketing, finance, HR, Food & Beverage, Commercial and operations teams to leverage global standards and adopt them across the EU portfolio.
• Drive adoption of company standards with a view to global and local standards as appropriate.
• Enable and support local integrations between applicable systems.
• Provide technology support to new business opportunities & sponsorships driving the regional technology value proposition.
• Working with your IT team, build and maintain rolling 24-month technology investment roadmaps for each venue in the portfolio.
• Be the European lead in global technology standards, product growth and points of integration.

You will have

• Bachelor\'s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Leadership experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, or technology operations
• Proven track record of developing and delivering IT roadmaps and investment plans
• Experience in multi-venue/site operations, ideally within live events, hospitality, retail or e-commerce
• Strong knowledge of data management, analytics, cybersecurity, and compliance (GDPR, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Proven track record of delivering results and on time
• The role requires deep familiarity with European regulatory frameworks including GDPR, PCI, NIS2, Digital Services Act, and the AI Act, ensuring compliance and resilience.
• Experience with European tech ecosystems, startups, or scale-ups is highly valued.

Recruitment Process Outlined

• 1st Stage- Intro Call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage- Meeting with VP of HR + Interviewing Team

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

Please let us know in your application if you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.