The huge glass curtain wall at the front of the Becketwell Live arena(Image: Staff)

Jobs are being advertised for Derby's new Becketwell performance venue

by · Derbyshire Live

Recruitment for Derby's new multi-million pound entertainment centre is under way. Operator ASM Global is looking to recruit about 130 people eventually to run the £45.8 million Becketwell Live arena, which is due to open in spring 2025.

The roles available will be a mix of full and part-time and there will be a permanent team of around 30 people on site, some of whose jobs are being advertised currently such as a marketing manager, senior technician, head chef and ticketing supervisor. The rest of the positions will be advertised in February.

These will include event operations managers, coordinators and support staff; guest services such as ticketing and customer service; technical crew including audio-visual and lighting technicians and stagehands; chefs, bartenders and hospitality staff; marketing and sales and security officers.

Kate Jones, talent acquisition manager at ASM Global - the world's leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences with over 400 venues worldwide - said it is envisaged that permanent staff will be supplemented by part-time additional events staff according to what events are taking place at the arena.

A large feature staircase links the ground floor to the upper auditorium(Image: Staff)

She said: "Becketwell Live is a new 3,500 capacity multi-purpose venue. It is a dynamic new destination for the region offering new meeting, conferencing, dining, exhibition, performance and networking spaces for a range of events.

"The venue will provide roles for 130 people in the local area. We are forming our leadership team at the moment we have our general manager, head of operations, head of sales, marketing and guest experience and ticketing manager.

"We are actively recruiting via our careers Career Listings. For roles that aren’t currently advertised candidates can register for our talent bank Join the Team at Becketwell Live, Derby!

Work on the new venue in Colyear Street started in June 2023. The performance venue is owned by Derby City Council and leased to and operated by ASM Global.