Event Manager – Live Entertainment (FTC – Sept 2026)
Job Title: Event Manager – Live Entertainment (FTC – Sept 2026)
Reports to: Senior Event Manager / Team Manager
Team: Event Management - Live Entertainment
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until September 2026
Closing Date: 30th January 2026
EVENT MANAGER - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - SCOTTISH EVENT CAMPUS
Comprising the SEC Centre, SEC Armadillo and the OVO Hydro, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is Scotland's premier venue for events, gigs, conferences, and exhibitions. We enjoy an enviable reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious venues with the OVO Hydro consistently ranked in the top 3 busiest venues in the world, attracting over 2 million visitors per year.
As an Event Manager – Live Entertainment (FTC), you will be responsible for working as part of the Event Management Team to help deliver the following:
- The Event Management Team leads the end-to-end event management process, championing the continuous development of planning procedures and ways of working. They ensure full compliance with all relevant licensing conditions, company policies, and industry best practices, while proactively adapting to new developments in the field.
- On event days, you will lead the onsite delivery of the event, working as a key member of the Event Control Room structure, working closely with the allocated Safety Officer to deliver a safe and successful event while creating the best experience for all fans, artists and performers.
Key attributes:
Our ideal candidate is a motivated, reliable and professional individual who takes pride in their work and is committed to excellence. They are a strong communicator and a natural team player, with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities within a busy environment.
- Effective communicator
- Good at problem solving and driving solutions
- Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple projects demands and competing priorities
- Team player, who can influence others to drive results
- Solid working knowledge of risk management
The SEC is one of the top three busiest event venues in the world and the working environment is fast paced and dynamic. Skills and experience that we are looking for include:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Purple Guide/ The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds/ Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.
- Experience of operational management in event and/or venue environment, working at a bronze or silver command level.
- Experience of working within a multi-agency and stakeholder environment.
- Educated to degree level and/or have equivalent significant experience in Event or Venue Management roles.
- Recognised Project Management qualification.
- Professional qualifications such as NVQ Spectator Safety, NAA Professional Certificate, NEBOSH / IOSH or relevant equivalent.
If this sounds like a role suitable for you, please send your CV and covering letter, outlining your skills and experience to peopleteam@sec.co.uk
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