Lighting Technical Lead – Live Events Expert

Encore Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare after 12 months

Volunteer program

Enhanced family leave

Perkbox & EAP

Sick pay

Employee recognition scheme

Referral programme

Mentoring and training

Access to advanced technology

Global opportunities

Long service programme

Job summary

Encore Global in London (Uxbridge) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Manager - Head of Lighting with senior expertise in live venue AV to lead pre-planning, on-site execution, and post-show activities. The role requires mentoring technicians, managing equipment, and ensuring safety standards across large events.

You will work closely with project managers, manage budgets, and collaborate with supply chains while delivering world-class service and innovative AV solutions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degreed or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of live large venue audio visual.
• 5+ years of knowledge of Audio Visual and expert level technical skill set in a discipline.
• 2+ years crew lead experience (not necessarily direct reports).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and end client to design, pre-plan and manage all aspects of their expertise or discipline.
• Drive Results – Complete necessary technical drawings, production plans, labour needs, budgets, equipment selection, and interfaces with the warehouse leads, and sub rentals.
• See the Bigger Picture – Assist and support other departments by making recommendations on technology, processes, and methodologies.
• Delivers World Class Service – ensuring their discipline meets or exceeds the client’s needs by managing the production plan, budget, and Encore standards.
• Do the Right Thing – Set and properly test technical components.
• Operate designated equipment for the event, as needed.
• Provides leadership to their assigned crew, including internal and external team members.
• Abide with health and safety requirements and ensure subcontractors adhere to standards; recommend improvements.
• Post-show management including final labour, time sheets, expenses, and equipment maintenance.
• Complete reporting and feedback from team for client events.
• Provide excellent service and meet client needs on-site.

Skills

Live venue AV

Technical leadership

Client service

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Project coordination

Flexibility travel 75%

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent

Tools

Audio Visual systems knowledge

Brand familiarity (major AV brands)

Job description

Encore Global in London (Uxbridge) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Manager - Head of Lighting with senior expertise in live venue AV to lead pre-planning, on-site execution, and post-show activities. The role requires mentoring technicians, managing equipment, and ensuring safety standards across large events.

You will work closely with project managers, manage budgets, and collaborate with supply chains while delivering world-class service and innovative AV solutions.