Global Booking and Operations Manager

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 stage giant dance events, including one for over 50,000 people at the O2 during the millennium.

We were pioneers in electronic music and have a history of taking risks, innovation, and colourful and creative marketing. Thirty years later we opened The Ministry, a workspace run as a member’s club, in a 50,000 sq. ft Victorian warehouse in SE1.

The design is relaxed but functional with a bar, opening windows, an outside courtyard and plenty of space to sit, relax, work and socialise – everything you wouldn’t expect to find in a standard office.

There’s great home cooked F&B, a state-of-the-art gym and fitness studio with daily classes, together with a cultural and business events programme.

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, and 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.

YOU

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 onsite 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.

BENEFITS

Ministry of Sound offers an excellent range of benefits to support you as you grow with the
company and take part in achieving our collective mission.

Health & Wellness
Free Ministry membership with access to our gym
Free fitness classes & wellness events
Free GP access and prescription service
24/7 Counselling and Support Helpline
Thrive Support app to help monitor your wellbeing
Life Assurance Scheme
Online Health Assessments

Financial well-being
Staff referral scheme
Annual company bonus
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Pleasant Oddities
Access to cultural events hosted at The Ministry
Family & friends membership discount
Free entry to Ministry of Sound Club
Dog-friendly office
Free lunch and refreshments
Hospitality Rewards: an online rewards scheme with discounts for many popular retailers
Your birthday off

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