Assistant General Manager
Posted 2 hours ago by Academy Music Group Limited
Venue: O2 Academy Bristol
Company: Academy Music Group
Location: Bristol
Reports to: General Manager
Working Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Assist in all aspects of the operation of the building in relation to events staged at the venue. Serve as a central point for all relevant parties, disseminating information to both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities- Assist all departments of the venue in general administration.
- Act as a central point for relevant parties and disseminate information.
- Serve as Duty Manager for the venue as agreed in advance with the General Manager and assume duties necessary to ensure smooth operation when the General Manager is absent.
- Serve as Academy Event representative as agreed with the General Manager to ensure smooth running of events on behalf of Academy Events.
- Book local support acts for Academy Events and external promoters and promote in house shows with General Manager approval.
- Provide administrative support to the General Manager / Assistant General Manager in daily, weekly and monthly duties.
- Liaise with any visiting organisations (rehearsals, film, radio, promoters) and ensure invoices are raised and paid.
- Ensure appropriate event information is provided to all staff to support effective operations.
- Liaise with the Technical Manager to ensure venue information is accurate and available.
- Coordinate with venue staff (house management, security, maintenance, cleaners) to ensure efficient building operations.
- Act as licensee to the building under the direction of the DPS and ensure operations comply with the operating plan.
- Book support bands for Academy Events and externally promoted shows when requested.
- Book events with General Manager approval to increase business levels.
- Undertake other duties deemed reasonable.
- Personal Licence holder.
- Experience in live and club music venue management.
- Marketing and promotion of events and club nights.
- Knowledge of the local market.
- Line management of staff and contractors.
- Administration and familiarity with Excel and Office.
- Finance and cash handling.
- General understanding of technical requirements of live and club events.
- Experience working with event promoters locally and nationally.
- Understanding of licensing issues for events.
- Good communicator.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Can manage situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Enthusiastic about live music and clubs.
- Confidence in dealing with a wide range of situations.
- Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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. 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, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.