Events Technical Manager

ArtsHub (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an experienced live events professional to join the Events Production Team as Events Technical Manager, delivering technical oversight for academic and professional programmes.

The role requires extensive hands-on expertise in lighting, sound, rigging, and performance venue management, with a strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and high-quality customer service during live events.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of lighting and sound systems and rigging.
• Proficient in performance venue technical management and practical stage operations.
• Substantial experience in live performance environments including lighting, sound, recording, rigging, programming and live sound mixing.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience supervising technical staff, handling high-pressure situations while maintaining safety.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operation within the Conservatoire’s Performance facilities.
• Lead the technical provision in the delivery of live events, performances and Workshops across the Conservatoire.
• Ensure security and maintenance of all technical equipment with a comprehensive inventory.
• Act as Duty Manager for public concerts and events as required.
• Liaise with Head of Live Event Production on staffing and equipment budgets and related procedures.

Skills

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Rigging

Stage operations

Health & Safety

Staff supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Tools

Lighting control consoles

Sound mixing consoles

Rigging equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Leeds Conservatoire is seeking to engage the services of an experienced live events professional to join the Events Production Team as Events Technical Manager and manage the delivery of live events and technical support for both academic and professional programme.

Job Requirements

Extensive experience of Lighting and Sound systems and there rigging andProficient in performance venue technical management and practical stage operations, with substantial experience in live performance environments, including lighting and sound systems, recording, rigging, programming, operation, fault-finding, lighting rigging/focusing and live sound mixing, while consistently delivering a high-quality customer service.Strong knowledge and practical application of Health & Safety requirementsExperienced in supervising and leading technical staff, working effectively under pressure and coordinating competing demands while maintaining high standards of service and safety.Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility for technical operation within the Conservatoire’s Performance facilities.Lead the technical provision in the delivery of live events, performances and Workshops across the ConservatoireResponsible for ensuring the security and maintenance to the highest standard for all the Conservatoire’s technical equipment and for ensuring that a comprehensive inventory is kept of all relevant equipmentAct as Duty Manager for public concerts and events as requiredTo liaise with the Head of Live Event Production in the control and application of staffing and equipment budgets, ensuring the proper administration of all procedures