Technical Event Production Manager

Live Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Career progression

Collaborative team

Award-winning company

Job summary

Live Recruitment Surrey, Surrey, England is seeking a Technical Event Production Manager to lead the delivery of live events from concept to on-site execution. You will manage technical requirements, liaise with clients and suppliers, and ensure flawless delivery across UK projects.

The role requires broad technical knowledge in audio, lighting, video, rigging and staging, plus CAD or Vectorworks for layouts.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering live events and managing technical teams.
• Strong understanding across audio, lighting, video, rigging and staging.
• Excellent client facing and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning and delivery of live events.
• Serve as primary technical contact for clients, venues and suppliers.
• Manage client enquiries and align solutions with project objectives.
• Apply expertise across audio, lighting, video, rigging and staging.
• Produce technical layouts using CAD or Vectorworks.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on all projects.
• Mentor junior team members and freelance crew.
• Manage budgets and project delivery efficiency.

Skills

Audio knowledge

Lighting expertise

Video production

Rigging

Staging

Client liaison

Tools

CAD

Vectorworks

Job description

Technical Event Production Manager Live Recruitment Surrey, Surrey, England

Office based and onsite role - A great opportunity to work for this forward thinking agency and deliver outstanding events across the UK for a broad range of clients!

Are you an experienced Technical Event Production Manager looking to take the lead on some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile live events? We're partnering with a rapidly growing, award-winning production company renowned for delivering technically exceptional experiences for leading brands. With an exciting pipeline of projects and continued expansion, this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Technical Event Production Manager to join a collaborative team where innovation, creativity and technical excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

• Work on exciting projects and live events across the UK
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and highly experienced team
• Be part of a business known for delivering exceptional event experiences

The Company

This multi award-winning event production and entertainment company creates unforgettable experiences across the corporate, exhibition and brand activation sectors. Combining creativity with technical expertise, they have built an enviable reputation for delivering world-class events and fostering a culture where talented individuals can thrive.

The Role

As Technical Event Production Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of live events from concept through to execution. Managing technical requirements, liaising with clients and suppliers, and overseeing on-site delivery, you'll ensure every event is delivered flawlessly and exceeds expectations. Responsibilities are broad and include:

• Leading the technical planning and delivery of a wide range of live events
• Acting as the primary contact for technical requirements with clients, venues and suppliers
• Managing client enquiries and ensuring solutions align with project objectives
• Applying expertise across audio, lighting, video, rigging and staging
• Producing technical layouts and plans using CAD, Vectorworks or similar software
• Ensuring all projects adhere to health and safety regulations and best practice
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members and freelance crew
• Managing budgets and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Technical Event Production Manager with a strong background in delivering live events and a passion for creating exceptional experiences. You will have a broad technical understanding across disciplines including audio, lighting, video, rigging and staging, along with experience using CAD, Vectorworks or similar software to support event planning and technical layouts. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and confident in working closely with clients, venues and suppliers to ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard. Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-facing approach are essential, as is the ability to build strong relationships and provide effective technical solutions.

Experience managing project budgets and overseeing event delivery from initial enquiry through to on-site execution is key. You will also bring a flexible, hands-on approach, with the willingness to travel when required and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven Technical Event Production Manager looking to join a growing, award-winning business and play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most exciting live events.

Live specialises in recruiting across all disciplines and levels within events, experiential and exhibitions. If this opportunity isn't quite right for you, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view our latest vacancies.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we are committed to helping our clients build diverse and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a supportive and accessible recruitment process. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LGK17320

Full-time