Assistant to SVP of Special Operations

Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Location: Farringdon, London, United Kingdom
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2024-02-17 05:00
Job Summary:Company: Live NationLocation: Farringdon, LondonReports to: SVP Special OperationsWorking Hours: 40 hrs per week with some extra weekend work and some travel Contract type: Permanent Role DescriptionThe successful candidate will provide a high level of administrative and onsite support to the SVP Special Operations. Discretion, excellent communication, and great people skills are vital to the success of this role. The Assistant will be responsible for diary management, scheduling, correspondence and preparation for meetings, travel logistics and general administration. Effectively communicating and interfacing with people at all levels inside and outside the company and within the music industry. Experience of working in a fast-paced business and extensive knowledge of the music industry is essential. Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company. What we can offer youLive Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The newly opened Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent. Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience Demonstrable, previous experience in an administrative role supporting Director or similar level with extensive working knowledge of the music industry, an ability to demonstrate good business acumen and an understanding of corporate governance  Meticulous attention to structure, detail, and accuracy with strong general PA, planning and organisational skills Strong ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines is essentialExcellent command of written English, proficient in dictation with good copy accuracy Confident, assertive, and adaptive communication skills with a professional and friendly telephone mannerGreat people skills and ability to form effective relationships, internally and externally, across all levels of businessProficient in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), must have a current working knowledge of A/V and smart technology and how to maximise for efficiencyAn ability to create standout, powerful and engaging presentations Can provide evidence of continued professional developmentCan demonstrate good networking skills and abilities to build relationshipsBehaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successConfident and outgoing personality with high integrityHighly organised, self-motivated, pro-active, and capable of working under own initiative, always a few steps aheadHands- on approach with flexibility to adapt to different environmentsExceptionally discreet and tactful, team player Conscientious, delivering, high quality work consistently Confident to solve problems, creatively, effectively, and efficientlyRespond and adapt to changing priorities and urgent situations with a calm and controlled approach, always mindful of the end goal What the role includesProvide extensive diary management and high level, supporting documentation for the SVP Special Operations - including arranging internal and external meetings, virtual meetings, conference calls and events. Assist with effective, sharing of post meeting correspondence to all relevant parties Deliver, high level, critical task management on business projects, screening calls/emails and providing key support in the prioritisation of tasks, progressing actions and work cross functionally and collaboratively across all departments Carry out administrative and private office assignments, finding creative solutions to problems and conducting competent research as requiredProvide professional liaison with artists' agents and management and Heads of Department across Live NationUsing your advanced skills, provide in a comprehensive and concise format, competent research of the marketplace, to help identify potential market opportunities or develop existing products Assist with the preparation of crucial company objectives, key performance indicators and supporting strategy documentsCreate executive itineraries and organise effective travel, accommodation and providing monthly reconciliation of expenses and credit card to the finance departmentProvide support with all duties related to the company Human Resource Management System Manage guest ticketing and accreditation requests Collate information and raising purchase orders on occasionAdditional duties as required by business needs and objectivesEqual OpportunitiesWe 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.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  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 identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.The CompanyLive Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 26th FEBRUARY 2024. We reserve the rights to close applications at any time.#LI-SL1
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