VP of IT & Digital Services UK / Europe in Manchester

About LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality. Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences. ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues including stadiums, arenas, convention centres, and theatres. Our organisation is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed.

About the Role

The VP of IT & Digital Services UK / Europe will drive the company’s technology standards and development across corporate offices and our business generally throughout the UK / Europe portfolio. The role has responsibilities including local technology strategy as a complement to our global standards, venue technology investments, divisional technology roadmap creation and delivery, and is a key partner to our business development and sponsorship efforts. This role will focus on bringing our global technology strategy to life with appropriate local influence, drive competitive advantage, be the guardian of our UK / Europe Information Security and Compliance needs, and deliver value to our venues. Working closely with our venues, partners, leadership, and executive sponsors, you will drive strategy, timelines, deliverables, and delivery for all UK / Europe technology. This role will involve line management and leadership of the IT team within ASM Global / Legends Europe and will need a strong operational understanding of all elements of IT and will have the ability to take a hands-on approach as necessary.

What we can offer

• Access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Life Assurance policy.
• A healthy contribution to your Pension.
• Support with unexpected costs through Healthshield.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.
• Eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any required glasses.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the U.S. headquarters team to define a roadmap and plan for leveraging the regional data warehouse and analytics capabilities.
• Actively manage compliance with GDPR, PCI, and other regulatory requirements.
• Actively manage Information Security & Compliance across our European corporate footprint and venues to reduce risk and enable business continuity.
• Enable successful achievement of business goals through data enablement.
• Provide technology support to the local e-commerce, marketing, finance, HR, Food & Beverage, Commercial, and operations teams to leverage global standards and adopt them across the EU portfolio.
• Drive adoption of company standards with a view to global and local standards as appropriate.
• Enable and support local integrations between applicable systems.
• Provide technology support to new business opportunities & sponsorships driving the regional technology value proposition.
• Build and maintain rolling 24-month technology investment roadmaps for each venue in the portfolio.
• Be the European lead in global technology standards, product growth, and points of integration.

You will have:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Leadership experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, or technology operations.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering IT roadmaps and investment plans.
• Experience in multi-venue/site operations, ideally within live events, hospitality, retail, or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of data management, analytics, cybersecurity, and compliance (GDPR, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Proven track record of delivering results on time.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage - Intro Call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage - Meeting with VP of HR + Interviewing Team

Inclusive Workplace

At ASM 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. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. Please let us know in your application if you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.