Senior AV Technician (Live Events)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events production company in Manchester is seeking a Senior AV Technician with a background in live events. This role involves delivering and managing live and hybrid events while coordinating with clients and internal teams. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for career advancement, making it ideal for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Private Healthcare

Career Progression

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior AV Technician or similar in live events.
• Ability to manage technical requirements for events.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of live and hybrid events from concept to completion.
• Assist in planning technical requirements and coordinating project resources.
• Contribute to cost estimation, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Collaborate with internal teams for proposals and pitches.
• Liaise with clients to ensure technical and creative expectations are met.

Skills

Live events experience

Technical coordination

Project management

Job description

Senior AV Technician (Live Events)

£40,000 - £45,000 - Hybrid Working - Flexible Hours - Career Progression - Private Healthcare - Excellent Benefits

Manchester

Are you a Senior AV Technician with a background in live or corporate events, looking to take on a creative and dynamic position where you will progress into senior management positions within a forward-thinking events production company? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation that values its people, offers clear routes for advancement, and provides private healthcare and flexible working options.

Our client is one of the UK's most established and rapidly expanding technical event production specialists. They deliver cutting-edge live experiences across multiple sectors – from corporate conferences and private celebrations to large-scale sporting events and live music performances. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a Senior AV Technician who wants to progress into management to join their Manchester-based team.

In this role, you'll help plan and manage live events from a technical and operational standpoint. You'll coordinate equipment and production teams, assist with project budgets, and support the creation of compelling proposals and client presentations. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you'll play a key part in transforming creative concepts into outstanding live experiences.

This position would suit a Senior AV Technician with an aspiration to manage large scale exciting projects from a live events or production background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a company that invests in professional growth and innovation.

The Role

• Support the delivery of live and hybrid events from concept through to completion
• Assist in planning technical requirements and coordinating project resources
• Contribute to cost estimation, scheduling, and budget tracking
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals, pitches, and creative solutions
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure their technical and creative expectations are met

The Person

• Senior AV Technician or similar with a background in live events
• Based within commuting distance of Manchester

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of background or identity.

Please note: The advertised salary range is intended as a guide. Final remuneration will depend on your skills, experience, and qualifications.