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Venue Manager

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In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Mid level
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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Mid level
The Venue Manager at Fever is responsible for overseeing venue operations including scouting, contracting, financial management, compliance, and collaboration with partners for events management.
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Hey there!
We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. 

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? 

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!
Ready to be part of the experience? 

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

About the Role

A key element of our business at Fever is to provide world class venue services to our partners. The Venue Manager oversees the entire lifecycle of each relevant venue in the region - including but not limited to scouting, negotiating, contracting, running smooth operations, and financial monitoring. 

Scouting & Contracting:

  • Develop briefs for property agents, landlords, developers
  • Build/ maintain network of agents, landlords, developers
  • Identify venue opportunities, inspect them and perform due diligence with internal and external stakeholders
  • Negotiate terms with landlords
  • Progress contractual terms involving Fever legal team, and business stakeholders
  • Fill in relevant information in Salesforce scouting database

Finance & Metrics Management:

  • Maintain and report monthly venues P&Ls.
  • Track OPEX, CAPEX, and revenue (rentals, grants, etc.).
  • Introduce and manage cost-saving measures.
  • Process venue invoices and ensure timely payment.
  • Allocate pass-through costs correctly (e.g., electricity) to projects/partners.
  • Log consumables use (e.g., bathrooms, light globes) and forecast costs.

Venue Portfolio Management:

  • Keep venue documentation and tech specs updated for internal/external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Venue Management Plan
    • Occupancy permit and DA requirements (e.g., liquor license, renewals)
    • Legal/regulatory standards (e.g., noise, disability access)
  • Oversee maintenance, health, and security:
    • Source providers (utilities, cleaning, broadband, waste, etc.)
    • Coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance
    • Request and manage quotes and contractor appointments
    • Maintain tracker of maintenance/security requirements
  • Draft agreement templates in conjunction with the Legal team.
  • Manage and coordinate site visits with partners.

Events Management (with FO/partners):

  • Collaborate with Fever PMs, Producers, Ops to meet compliance standards.
  • Maintain venue listings and respond to rental inquiries.
  • Support liquor and development application processes.
  • Assist in sourcing venue-related services (cleaning, maintenance, etc.).
  • Monitor booking tracker and manage venue hires:
    • Serve as PoC for partners and onboard hirers
    • Respond to rental inquiries
    • Manage hire process (soft booking, deposit, contracts)

About You:

  • Passionate with strong drive and ownership, not afraid to get hands on and do what it takes to succeed
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing venues and/or warehouses including legislation relating to these, ideally hosting events in such buildings.
  • Alternatively management consulting background
  • You'll have strong communication skills and a proven track record of building positive working relationships.
  • Excellent face-to-face communication skills.
  • Highly organized and efficient. Time management skills are key.
  • Financial proficiency and business acumen
  • A problem-solver with the ability to think strategically and efficiently when faced with issues on-site.
  • Collaborative approach and willing to get hands dirty and work on all required tasks.
  • Strong academic background is a plus
  • Experience with real estate scouting, negotiations, construction, and permitting a plus
  • Domestic travel is likely to be required.

Benefits and Perks

  • Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
  • 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
  • Superannuation
  • Health insurance
  • Work in a location in the heart of the city with possible travel across our markets
  • Home office friendly
  • Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
  • Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!

Our Hiring Process:

  • A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit, and answer any questions you may have
  • A 60 min online test with three topics: logic, analytics, and written understanding
  • A 30 min interview with your future manager
  • A 45 min case study

On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within a week.

Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.

If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice

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