VP of IT & Digital Services UK/Europe

ASM Global - Europe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary VP of IT & Digital Services to lead technology strategy across the UK and Europe. This dynamic role involves driving local technology initiatives that align with global standards, enhancing operational efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with various teams to support business goals through effective data management and technology integration. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and inclusivity, where your contributions will significantly impact the live entertainment landscape. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

discounted tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance policy

% Pension contribution

Healthshield support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in IT strategy and digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of data management, analytics, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology standards and development across UK/Europe.
• Manage Information Security & Compliance across venues.
• Provide tech support for local teams to leverage global standards.

Skills

IT strategy

digital transformation

technology operations

data management

analytics

cybersecurity

compliance (GDPR, PCI, ISO 27001)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

data warehouse

analytics capabilities

Job description

About LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centres and theatres.

Our organisation is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

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 ASM Global/Legends 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 ASM, 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; ASM 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 ASM 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.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

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

Inclusive Workplace

At ASM 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.