Audio Visual Production Manager, Live Events London, UK

Overview We are rethinking the workplace experience. The Convene portfolio is a hospitality company that designs and operates a network of meeting, event, and flexible office locations across the U.S. and UK. Our brands include Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature. We are a global leader in future-of-work solutions, bringing a hospitality-driven experience to the workplace. We serve as a partner, not just a place, for our clients and members, offering concierge-style services, dedicated support teams, and in-house resources, allowing our clients and members to focus on what they do best. The passion our company has for creating impactful work experiences for our clients extends to all of our employees as well. If you're interested in helping us provide inspiring and unforgettable moments, consider joining our team. We are a values-driven company and we strive for Convene employees to be healthy, have flexibility, and have access to resources and support at work so they can lead a full life outside of the office.

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Hospitality-driven Convene is first and foremost a hospitality company that operates within the meeting, event, and shared workplace industries. We create inspiring destinations for clients, members, and landlords to meet, work, and host experiential events.

Focused on innovation Our clients' evolving needs drive our passion for innovation and motivate us to constantly develop new creative solutions. If you're a creative problem solver who doesn't settle for "good enough," you'll feel at home here.

Our employees have access to comprehensive insurance plans that cover medical, dental, and vision so they can stay healthy. Additional benefits and resources include FSA, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, fertility and family planning resources, and a virtual dedicated health advocate.

We offer our employees a 401K with employer match, financial wellness education, life insurance, and transit incentives. We also prioritize professional advancement, offering a robust catalog of online learning opportunities and workshops focused on leadership development, professional growth, and skills-based training.

Employees have access to generous paid time off, including paid holiday breaks and birthday PTO to promote work-life balance and wellness. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, and a variety of perks and discounts to support your everyday life.

We prioritize a balance of in-person collaboration and flexible remote productivity with our hybrid work policy. This allows our global teams to thrive and have opportunities to work together in our Convene cities, as roles allow.

Diversity & inclusion At Convene, we are committed to becoming 1% better every day, which includes a strong and ongoing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their true selves. This commitment is reflected in our organizational practices and our approach to work. With the support of our leadership team and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we collaborate and seek out input in order to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Enabling those who want to give back or grow, we offer an annual application-based paid sabbatical program to those who want to invest in their communities.

Awards and recognitions

• Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Fortune Magazine 2018, 2020
• Best Workplaces in New York, Fortune Magazine 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
• Best Workplaces in the Meetings Industry, Meetings & Conventions Magazine 2018
• Top Companies - Startups, LinkedIn 2017
• 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, Inc. Magazine , 2024
• Best Places to Work for Midsize Companies in NY, BuiltIn NY 2022
• Best Places to Work Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, BuiltIn 2023

The Convene portfolio is a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and operates premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces. We are the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, with a network of nearly 40 locations across nine cities. The Convene portfolio includes Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature. With a combined 45+ years of experience, Convene brands bring hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets. We partner with the industry's top landlords to deliver increased building value while also creating premium experiences for tenants. The company counts Ares and RXR Realty among its investors, and has been named one of America's 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc., Fortune, and BuiltIn.

At Convene, we are committed to being 1% better every day, and our core values are G.R.I.T. - Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork. We offer DE&I programming, along with an active mentorship program and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Candidate expectations and interview process

• We look for individuals who have a strong desire to learn and can be their whole self while embodying our core values of G.R.I.T.
• We strive for every individual to feel at home at work and we recognize that, together, our team is smarter, stronger, and positioned for success when we allow individual strengths to shine.
• We also look for candidates who embody "growth company DNA," meaning they are considered positive, flexible, adaptable, and builders who seek out and are comfortable with change.
• We also look for driven individuals with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and the ability to absorb new concepts quickly.
• We encourage our employees to visualize and develop their own individual career paths at Convene.
• By identifying your areas of strength and potential, goal setting, and taking action, individuals can build dream careers here.
• We have an above-industry average transfer and promotion rate demonstrating that we are committed to growing individuals' careers from within. We do this by offering individuals continuous learning, development, and growth opportunities through our ERGs, professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and more.

Convene offers a variety of internship, apprenticeship, and full-time opportunities that are designed to educate, empower, and jumpstart your career with us. Explore our current opportunities here.

Yes, our generous Employee Referral Program allows current Convene employees to vouch for referrals and kick off the application process for individuals wishing to apply.

Though we hope to expand our capabilities in the future, Convene is not able to sponsor work visas at this time. We are also not able to transfer existing visas from your current employer to Convene.

View our open positions above. You can read through your preferred role's job description, then complete the application and respective questions at the bottom of the page.

At Convene, one of our recruiting team's main goals is to match prospective candidates with roles that best suit their experience. We suggest applying for roles that are most aligned with your background in addition to providing a resume that speaks to concrete examples of this experience.

Yes, our Employee Referral Program allows Convene employees to start the process for you. If they can vouch for you, please have your Convene contact formally submit your resume through our referral system.

Yes, although we do request that you only apply for open positions that are closely aligned with your background and experience.

We are pleased that you are interested in rejoining us. As long as you are eligible for rehire, you are encouraged to apply for the desired role and note that you have previously worked with us when asked. If contacted by one of our recruiters, you will be expected to participate in the same interview process as other applicants.

While we would love to engage with everyone personally, our team is only able to speak with applicants whose background is closely aligned with the requirements for each role. If you are selected for an interview, a recruiter will reach out to you and outline the next steps in our process. In the event we do not move forward with your application this time around, you may be contacted about other opportunities that align with your profile in the future.

• Recruiter Screen: Informational conversation between candidate and recruiter to discuss Convene, role-specific details, company culture, and to get a general assessment from the candidate of their overall skillset.
• Hiring Manager Screen: Hiring Manager is responsible for digging into specific skills/experience, providing the candidate with a detailed overview of the team and day-to-day, as well as KPIs, goals, challenges, etc.
• Assessment: Depending on the role, there might be a technical assessment, a case study, or a project before the rest of the team interviews the candidate. This is not required of all positions.
• Interview Panel: Opportunity for candidates to meet with multiple cross-functional members and for interviewers to collect as much data as possible about the candidate's abilities and competencies based on the scope of the role.
• Offer: Once the interview panel has come to a decision, candidates and their recruiter(s) will regroup to discuss offer details. Recruiter will provide constructive feedback to all candidates in process if the offer was extended to another person.

We highly suggest familiarizing yourself with our company, values, and mission in addition to the requirements of the role prior to your interview. During your interview . click apply for full job details