Deputy General Manager, O2 Academy Oxford

Academy Music Group

Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site
Live entertainment industry experience
Venue management experience
Operational management
The Academy Music Group is seeking a Deputy General Manager for the O2 Academy Oxford, a senior role responsible for managing operations, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality service in the live entertainment industry. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in venue management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for live events

Job Summary

  • The deputy general manager is a senior position responsible for the effective management and smooth running of O2 Academy Oxford, leading to exceptional delivery of core business objectives and commercial targets.
  • You will be contributing to managing, developing and motivating an innovative team to ensure high quality service, driving an inclusive culture to deliver the best possible programme of live entertainment.
  • This role involves deputising for the general manager in overseeing all venue operations, duty managing events, and acting as a liaison for contracted events and touring parties.

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The Academy Music Group is seeking a Deputy General Manager for the O2 Academy Oxford, a senior role responsible for managing operations, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality service in the live entertainment industry. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in venue management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for live events.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Live entertainment industry experience
  • Venue management experience
  • Operational management
  • Duty manager for club nights
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Licensing knowledge
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Live event booking and promotion
  • Operating cost control
  • Budgeting
  • Client and customer service
  • Leadership and motivation
  • Problem-solving and negotiation

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for live events
  • Flexibility for irregular hours
  • Building positive working relationships
  • Proactive organizer

Key Requirements

  • Personal licence holder
  • Experience in live entertainment or venue management
  • Experience in an operational or managerial role
  • Experience as a duty manager for club nights
  • Proven track record in managing live performances and events
  • Understanding of booking and promotion of live events
  • Good control of operating costs and budgeting

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