Events Manager

Company: Legends Global (Europe)
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

About The Role

The Events Manager is responsible for the planning, advancement, coordination, and successful delivery of a diverse programme of live events including concerts, comedy shows, sporting fixtures, conferences, and corporate events. Working closely with promoters, tour representatives, event organisers, contractors, and internal departments, the role ensures all events are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest operational and customer service standards.

The Events Manager acts as Duty Manager during events, overseeing venue operations, managing event budgets and recharges, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, security, and licensing requirements.

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.

Receive 25 days annual leave, life assurance policy, 5% pension contribution, healthshield support for unexpected costs, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, employee referral scheme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and advancement of allocated events, including concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, conferences, and corporate functions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for promoters, event organisers, tour representatives, and clients.
  • Manage the operational delivery of events as Duty Manager.
  • Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, security, and compliance.
  • Manage event budgets, forecasts, expenditure, and client recharges.
  • Coordinate cross-functional working across all venue departments and external contractors.

We Are Looking For Someone With

  • Experience in the events industry or transferable skills from a similar role.
  • Previous experience of crowd management.
  • Ability to build good working relationships with team members, clients, contractors and visiting production teams.
  • IOSH certificate preferable.
  • Practical experience in writing risk assessments and safety documentation and competent with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to interpret CAD drawings and use CAD software.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
  • Carry out tasks thoroughly and with accuracy applying attention to detail.
  • Self‑motivated and disciplined in time management.

Recruitment Process Outlined

  • 1st Stage – Intro with Talent Team
  • 2nd Stage – Intro with venue team

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026