FE Resources - Booking Agent

Job title

FE Resources – Booking Agent

Job reference

FE1078F

Date posted

24/02/2025

Location

The Drill, Lincoln

Salary and Hours

Hours are flexible dependent upon the needs of the role.

Hourly Rate is dependant upon experience and will be discussed at interview.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to undertake the role of a Booking Agent at The Drill venue in Lincoln.

The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and securing performance opportunities for artists, musicians, performers, and entertainers. You will play a crucial role in managing and promoting The Drill to create a performance schedule, negotiate contracts and ensure all logistical aspects are taken care of.

Key areas of responsibility and experience are as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

• Book Performances: Secure performance opportunities for live music and entertainment, contributing to the planning and delivery of such events.
• Negotiate Contracts: Work with promoters, similar venues, and other entities to negotiate performance fees, terms, and conditions.
• Build Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with promoters, venue owners, and industry professionals to expand the venues opportunities.
• Track Financials: Ensure that payments are processed in a timely manner, riders, settlements and invoicing according to the negotiated terms working with Lincoln College Finance department. Analysing booking data, increase ticket sales through proactive promotion for the events working closely with The Drill management team to enhance portfolio.
• Promote Venue: Ensure that bookings align with brand and goals of the venue to enhance positive reputation and growth within the industry.
• Stay Informed: Keep up with industry trends, market demands, and competitor activity to maximise booking opportunities.
• Health and Safety: Ensure all health and safety within the building is protected its heritage, features and regulations. Safeguarding is adhered to and promoting all aspects of the welfare of children and young people through college policy.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the live entertainment industry, venues, and event promoters in the live music scene. Understand the local interests to ensure a successful booking schedule.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate contracts and deals in the best interest of the artist working closely in line with budgets alongside The Commercial Operations Manager.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with artists, venues, and promoters.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple bookings and coordinate logistics efficiently with strong verbal communication.
• Networking: Strong network of industry contacts and the ability to build new relationships.
• Experience: Previous experience in artist management, live events, or music booking is a necessity.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address and resolve conflicts or issues that arise during bookings or performances working closely with the event management team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field (e.g. Music Business, Entertainment Management, culture and arts).
• Prior experience working with a range of artists, from emerging to established 2-5 years
• Festivals, live music or venue event management experience compulsory.
• Familiarity with booking deals, procedures and settlements.

To apply for this role, please email your CV to feresources@lincolncollege.ac.uk

What we can offer you as a FE Resources – Booking Agent:

Holiday pay and NEST pension scheme

Access to a dedicated recruitment coordinator to help with the registration process and provide continued support whilst you are engaged with us

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker's Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to

Career development opportunities within the Lincoln College Group

Access to Perkbox - Global Employee Benefits and Rewards Platform

Perks via our You Matter platform - Perks of the job : Lincoln College

A relaxed dress code on Fridays and during non-term time

A dedicated calendar of wellbeing events – Find out more here

About us:

FE Resources are proud to be owned and run by the Lincoln College Group. We work to provide the College with temporary staffing solutions in Lecturer/Assessor and Support Worker positions.

We can offer a variety of both short and long term opportunities across the Lincoln & Newark Campuses.

What you need to do now:

Contact Tim Garvey via email at feresources@lincolncollege.ac.uk to find out more about this role and many other opportunities available through FE Resources.

Please send us a copy of your CV to apply for the role.

FE Resources promotes equal rights and is an employment business under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003. Work is undertaken on a self-employed basis under contract with FE Resources. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all FE Resources assignments. All positions advertised by FE Resources comply with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.