About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Venue

The Bridgewater Hall is one of the UK's premier international concert venues, renowned for delivering world-class performances, exceptional audience experiences, and a significant contribution to the cultural life of Manchester and the North West. As a registered charity and iconic civic institution, The Bridgewater Hall welcomes diverse audiences and partners across the arts, education, business, and community sectors

About the Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide visionary strategic leadership for The Bridgewater Hall, ensuring the organisation delivers on its artistic, commercial, charitable, and civic ambitions. Working closely with the Board, resident orchestras, funding bodies, commercial partners, and the wider cultural sector, the CEO will lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, strengthening its position as a world-class venue while ensuring long-term financial sustainability and community impact.

The CEO will champion innovation, audience development, inclusion, and organisational excellence, ensuring The Bridgewater Hall remains at the heart of Manchester's cultural identity.

What we can offer

At Legends Global, hosting events is what we do best—and we want our people to experience it too. Enjoy discounted tickets to your favourite events and unleash your inner superfan.

Work hard, rest well: you’ll get 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

We care about life outside work—our Life Assurance policy helps protect your loved ones while you focus on success.

Plan for the future with our 5% pension contribution, so your golden years are all about the bucket list.

HealthShield helps cover unexpected medical costs such as, dental, physio, and counselling expenses—for you and your children.

We’ve partnered with AXA Health to offer an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental wellbeing.

See clearly and think big with our eye care vouchers and glasses contribution.

Go green and get fit with our Cycle to Work scheme.

And because great people know great people—refer a friend and get rewarded.

Gain extra peace of mind with a free will writing service through mylastwill.com, helping you protect what matters most.

Take the stress out of homeownership with free mortgage advice, providing expert guidance when you need it.

Make your commute easier and more affordable with our Northern Rail season ticket scheme, helping you save on travel throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement an ambitious long-term vision and strategy for The Bridgewater Hall.

• Lead the organisation in achieving its artistic, cultural, commercial, and charitable objectives.

• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, partnership, and audience expansion.

• Ensure the Hall remains a leading destination for music, arts, and live events nationally and internationally.

Commercial & Financial Leadership

• Deliver sustainable financial performance and long-term organisational resilience.

• Lead income generation across ticketing, venue hire, sponsorship, partnerships, philanthropy, grants, and commercial activities.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Ensure effective management of resources and prudent financial stewardship.

Cultural & Stakeholder Leadership

• Develop strong relationships with resident orchestras, artists, promoters, community organisations, and cultural partners.

• Manage the partnership between the venue and the Halle orchestra, ensuring delivery of a vibrant programme of orchestral events’

• Act as a leading ambassador for The Bridgewater Hall across local, regional, national, and international networks.

• Build productive relationships with Manchester City Council, Arts Council England, funders, donors, and corporate partners.

• Represent the organisation at key civic, cultural, and industry forums.

People & Organisational Leadership

• Lead and inspire a high-performing and inclusive organisational culture.

• Develop leadership capability and succession planning across the organisation.

• Foster an environment of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across all aspects of the organisation.

Audience & Community Engagement

• Ensure outstanding audience experiences and high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Broaden engagement with diverse communities and underrepresented audiences.

• Support the development of learning, participation, and outreach initiatives.

• Strengthen The Bridgewater Hall's civic impact and contribution to Manchester's communities.

Governance & Compliance

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and strategic oversight.

• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead risk management and business continuity planning.

• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
  

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant executive leadership experience, within the arts, culture, entertainment, events, visitor attraction, charity, or public sector environments.

• A strong knowledge of the UK and International concert hall market, including receiving and producing content, classical music programming, and cultural and financial trends in the market’

• Proven track record of developing and delivering organisational strategy.

• Experience managing complex budgets and delivering sustainable financial performance.

• Demonstrable success in income generation, fundraising, sponsorship, or partnership development.

• Experience engaging with Boards, public sector stakeholders, and external partners.

• Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery capability.

• Experience navigating complex governance environments.

• Inspirational and inclusive leader.

• Authentic, collaborative, and values-driven.Commercially astute while maintaining artistic and charitable integrity.

• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

• Committed to diversity, accessibility, and social impact.

• Relevant leadership, business, cultural sector, or governance qualifications desirable.
  

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro with TA Team

• 2nd Stage- Interview with VP of Live Events

• 3rd Stage - Panel Interview

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. 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.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. 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.