Venue Production Manager
We are Legends Global!
Legends Global delivers world-class solutions in sport, entertainment, and live events, combining international expertise with a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions. We partner with leading clients to create memorable experiences worldwide. Committed to inclusion, diversity, and innovation, we foster a collaborative culture guided by our values — Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — where every team member can thrive and make an impact. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
The Role
Working alongside the Events team, the Venue Production Manager will plan and oversee the Casual and Contracted Operations Crew. The role includes ensuring event set-ups, load-ins and load outs are managed, promoting good Health and Safety practices, training for the casual crew team and delivering exceptional service to touring Productions and Events..
What we offer
At Legends Global, hosting events is what we do best—and we want our people to experience it too. Enjoy discounted tickets to your favourite events and unleash your inner superfan.
Work hard, rest well: you’ll get 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
We care about life outside work—our Life Assurance policy helps protect your loved ones while you focus on success.
Plan for the future with our 5% pension contribution, so your golden years are all about the bucket list.
HealthShield helps cover unexpected medical costs such as, dental, physio, and counselling expenses—for you and your children.
We’ve partnered with AXA Health to offer an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental wellbeing.
See clearly and think big with our eye care vouchers and glasses contribution.
Go green and get fit with our Cycle to Work scheme.
And because great people know great people—refer a friend and get rewarded.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the setup, delivery, and load-out of all events, including recruitment, training, rota management, and motivating casual and contracted teams.
- Developing, delivering, and maintaining Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and crew training to ensure safe working practices and a strong safety culture.
- Overseeing the storage, maintenance, and accurate tracking of all operations equipment to ensure it is well-maintained and ready for use.
- Acting as the venue representative during events, supporting technical teams, advancing event requirements, and liaising with internal departments and external contractors to ensure seamless operations.
- Supporting venue upkeep, sustainability initiatives, security protocols, and other operational duties to maintain the venue to the highest standard.
You will have:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to plan rotas, coordinate crews, and build positive working relationships with team members, clients, contractors, and visiting production teams.
- Understanding of live event processes, CAD layouts, and technical venue systems including draping, rigging, and stage/platform builds.
- Awareness and application of H&S practices, manual handling, working at height safely, and contributing to risk assessments and method statements.
- Able to prioritise workload, meet strict deadlines, and work independently while supporting team objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn and share knowledge, and the ability to support the growth and skills development of the crew team.
Inclusive Workplace
At Legends Global, we’re shaping a greener, faster, and more innovative future for the entertainment industry — and there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re an inclusive organisation built on trust, collaboration, and respect, where every voice matters.
We value diversity, equal opportunity, and flexible working, and we’re committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all. If you require any adjustments, please let us know. Apply today to make an impact from day one — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early.
- Team
- Venue Production Manager
- Role
- Venue Production Manager
- Locations
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
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