Live Events Technical Lead

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A live events venue operator is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join their in-house team. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing high-quality lighting, sound, AV, and stage production services at a prominent South Coast venue. Responsibilities include managing technical teams, liaising with productions, and ensuring efficient event delivery. An excellent benefits package including ongoing training, gym membership, and a pension scheme is offered. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and technical skills, with a proven track record in live events.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Gym and swim membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%

Birthday or celebratory day off

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering high-quality live technical events.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a technical department.
• Strong knowledge of staging, live sound, lighting, and AV operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient delivery of all productions and events.
• Line manage contracted and casual technical staff.
• Act as primary technical contact for incoming productions and events.

Skills

Live technical event delivery

Technical department management

Lighting and sound operations

AV systems knowledge

Leadership and communication

Job description

A live events venue operator is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join their in-house team. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing high-quality lighting, sound, AV, and stage production services at a prominent South Coast venue. Responsibilities include managing technical teams, liaising with productions, and ensuring efficient event delivery. An excellent benefits package including ongoing training, gym membership, and a pension scheme is offered. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and technical skills, with a proven track record in live events.