Operations Manager (Site Management & Logistics)

Overview

Company: DF Concerts and EventsDepartment: Concert and Event OperationsLocation: Glasgow and onsite at concerts and eventsReports to: Senior Operations ManagerWorking Hours: Full time plus evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by schedule of concerts and eventsJob Type: PermanentRole Description

As an Operations Manager, specialising in Site Management and Logistics, you will maintain full oversight of all aspects of infrastructure design, procurement and management for our award-winning portfolio of outdoor concerts and music festivals. You will work with external teams to deliver events, including suppliers, landowners, local authorities, sponsors and media partners. The role requires a strong technical background, excellent financial analysis skills, and the ability to negotiate and collaborate with diverse teams.Our Team

We are a small, dynamic team of event professionals with a passion for producing exciting, well-managed, safe and sustainable events for our fans, artists, and staff. We collaborate with multiple departments, external suppliers, and stakeholders such as local authorities, sponsors and broadcasters. Our ability to bring people together and develop strong working relationships is key to our success. Our team are fun, resilient, hardworking, and supportive - committed to consistently high standards of performance and delivery, while contributing to a positive and empowering team culture.Who You Are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Significant experience as a site manager or complex logistics planner in the temporary live-events sectorProven track record delivering safe, sustainable and commercially robust site footprints, across concurrent projectsStrong numerical and financial analysis skills: budget tracking, cost-control and variance analysisProficiency in AutoCAD and GPS/GIS systems for accurate site layoutsCDM Coordinator qualification or equivalent health and safety credentialsStrong understanding of CDM requirements and local authority standards and submission processesExpertise managing plant, transport and workforce schedules to tight deadlinesExceptional supplier and contractor management: sourcing, negotiation and SLA review and managementData-driven approach to site financial analysis and value-driven optimisationsExperience acting as the primary interface for internal teams (Technical Production, Health and Safety, Sponsorship, Landowners)Demonstrable ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead several delivery teams concurrently, maintaining detailed records, specifications and schedulesBehaviours

Methodical and highly organised, with a “no detail too small” mindsetCalm under pressure and decisive in tactical/bronze-level capacityResourceful problem-solver who anticipates and mitigates risksStrong relationship-builder and confident negotiator with colleagues and external partnersProactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvementInnovative thinker who can identify and develop new opportunities, venues and spaces for future business developmentWhat The Role Includes

Conduct detailed site surveys and produce comprehensive layouts (AutoCAD/GIS)Own and monitor site-specific budgets, analyse variances and drive cost-effective recommendations and negotiationsDevelop, maintain and execute detailed build and break schedules, ensuring safe and efficient workforce logisticsManage CDM obligations and enforce site safety plans alongside HandS colleaguesSource, negotiate with and oversee suppliers ensuring SLAs and quality standards are metAct as the main point of contact for all internal departments, translating their resource needs into cohesive site plans and specificationsDevelop the commercial integrity of site designs by optimising and innovating layouts for sponsorship, FandB and partnersChampion our sustainability action plans across sites, leading on operational implementation; set and hit targets on waste diversion, energy use and carbon footprint per eventProvide on-site tactical decision-making (bronze level), ensuring continuity and rapid response to emerging issuesLead post-event debriefs to capture lessons learned and inform continuous process improvementsEqual Opportunities

We 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 Company

DF Concerts and Events is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. DF Concerts and Events bring the best live music and life affirming experiences to music fans across Scotland, year after year through a range of large outdoor festivals, stadium shows and indoor concerts. DF Concerts works with the biggest names in music as well as championing the career progression of emerging acts by operating, “quite possibly the finest small venue in the world”, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut – supporting the vibrant music scene from grassroots level, up.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24TH SEPTEMBER 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any ..... full job details .....