Global Bookings and Operations Manager

ABOUT US

Ministry of Sound opened in 1991 in a disused bus garage in a forgotten corner of South London. It was the first nightclub in the UK to have a 24‑hour licence, didn’t serve alcohol and featured an earth‑shaking sound system in a specially constructed dance box.

We went on to become the world’s largest independent record company (now with Sony), and staged giant dance events, including one for 50,000 people at the o2 to celebrate the Millennium.

As a business we don’t take ourselves too seriously, like to laugh and have fun, but we have high standards, a relentless attention to detail and the continuous improvement of our product as we work hard as a team. We hate cliché, doing things the way others do and continuously seek to differentiate our brands and products almost as a point of pride.

We are looking for a Global Booking & Operations Manager to join the Global Live Events team at Ministry of Sound.

In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Live Events to deliver Ministry of Sound’s worldwide touring programme, which includes club shows, festival stages, branded events, and the Ministry of Sound 35th Anniversary World Tour.

This position is central to the smooth running of our global operations. You will oversee the entire artist booking process from start to finish, advance shows internationally, liaise with promoters across multiple regions, and ensure every event is executed flawlessly.

Your work will require a deep connection to the global electronic music scene and a strong understanding of dance culture, touring logistics, and stakeholder management.

You will curate line‑ups in collaboration with the Head of Live Events and manage all aspects of artist bookings, including availability requests, contract negotiations, paperwork, riders, approvals, and payment schedules. Maintaining accurate booking trackers, calendars, and internal systems will be essential.

Operationally, you will lead the advancing of global shows, coordinating with artist management, tour managers, promoters, and production teams. This includes managing travel arrangements, technical and hospitality riders, visas, logistics, and itineraries, as well as producing run sheets, event briefs, and communication packs. You will ensure promoters receive all marketing assets and brand materials on time and uphold Ministry of Sound’s operational and brand standards.

As a key point of contact for promoters worldwide, you will monitor deliverables, deadlines, marketing approvals, ticketing updates, and advancing progress, escalating any operational or reputational issues when necessary. Internally, you will manage departmental files, contracts, and finance logs, prepare global touring reports and post‑show summaries, and coordinate with marketing, legal, production, and finance teams to ensure seamless workflows.

You will also support the Head of Live Events with organisational tasks and system optimisation. The role will occasionally require on‑site support at major international and domestic events, where you will represent Ministry of Sound professionally and in line with brand values.

To succeed, you should have proven experience in artist bookings, show advancing, touring logistics, or event operations, along with a strong understanding of electronic music culture and the global promoter ecosystem. Exceptional organisational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple international projects under pressure.

You should be confident working with artist teams, promoters, and production companies, and comfortable with evening and weekend work as well as international travel. Attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and a passion for dance music and the Ministry of Sound brand are key.

All other duties as assigned.

• Free Ministry membership
• Access to our gym, fitness classes & wellness events
• Free unlimited GP appointments and prescription service
• 24/7 Counselling and Support Helpline
• Thrive Support app to help monitor your mental health and wellbeing
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Online Health Assessments

• Staff referral scheme
• Annual company bonus
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

• Access to cultural events hosted at The Ministry
• Free entry to Ministry of Sound Club
• Dog‑friendly office
• Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments
• Hospitality Rewards: an online rewards scheme with discounts for many popular retailers
• Your birthday off

This is a full time permanent and onsite role.

£45,000 PA