Property Director

Job Summary:

Company: Academy Music Group

Department: Property

Location: Remote, UK with regular nationwide travel

Reports to: SVP Arena & Venue Development

Working Hours: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Role Description

Live Nation and Academy Music Group are seeking a commercially minded Property Director to lead the Property Team and oversee all property, maintenance, capital investment and venue development activity across the UK venue portfolio.

This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the venue estate remains safe, compliant and operationally effective, whilst supporting the growth of the business through new venue developments, acquisitions and major refurbishment projects.

The Property Director will lead the existing Property Team and take overall accountability for the successful delivery of the company's property strategy, capital investment programme and development pipeline. Acting as the link between venue teams, project stakeholders and the Executive Leadership Team, they will provide clear visibility of project performance, risks, costs and investment priorities across the portfolio.

The role requires a combination of property expertise, commercial acumen and strong leadership, recognising that property decisions directly impact venue performance, customer experience, revenue generation and profitability.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Significant senior property leadership experience within a multi-site business.
• Proven track record delivering major capital projects and development programmes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and Executive teams
• Experience working firsts hand in a construction environment both on site and in management capacity

Desirable

• Experience within live entertainment, venues, hospitality or leisure.
• Experience delivering new venue developments or major redevelopments.
• Relevant professional qualification in Property, Construction, Surveying or Facilities Management.

What the role includes

Leadership

• Lead, develop and manage the Property Team.
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective collaboration between Property, Operations, Finance and Commercial teams.

Property & Capital Delivery

• Lead the delivery of all major capital projects, refurbishments and property initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain oversight of project performance, costs, risks and programme delivery across the portfolio.
• Drive accountability from consultants, contractors and project teams.
• Develop and maintain a sustainable, efficient, and future-ready estate that enhances asset performance, reduces operating costs, and supports Live Nation’s long-term environmental and commercial goals.

Venue Development & Growth

• Lead the property workstream for new venue developments, acquisitions and strategic expansion opportunities.
• Support feasibility studies, due diligence and investment appraisals.
• Ensure new venues are delivered on time, within budget and operationally ready.

Commercial & Procurement

• Ensure property investment supports the wider commercial objectives of the business.
• Develop robust business cases and investment appraisals.
• Drive value for money across all capital and maintenance expenditure.
• Challenge existing supplier arrangements and regularly benchmark the market.
• Implement competitive tendering and procurement processes.
• Build a high-performing supplier network and ensure strong commercial outcomes from all contracts.

Executive Reporting & Governance

• Act as the primary conduit between the Property Team and Executive Leadership Team.
• Provide concise reporting on project status, budget performance, programme delivery and key risks.
• Ensure appropriate governance, controls and approval processes are in place.
• Identify issues early and implement corrective action where required.

Compliance & Risk

• Maintain oversight of all statutory property compliance obligations.
• Ensure effective management of health & safety, fire, environmental and property-related risks.
• Protect and enhance the long-term value of the venue estate.

What success will look like

• High-performing and engaged Property Team.
• Projects delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Successful development and opening of new venues.
• Improved procurement discipline and demonstrable value for money.
• Clear visibility of project performance and risks.
• Property investment that supports revenue growth, profitability and customer experience.

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13th September 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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