Technical Production Manager

Royall; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional holiday days with each year of service

Early finish every payday Friday

Fitness membership

Company discounts and perks

Weekly social events

Private medical insurance after 1 year

Job summary

A dynamic events agency in London is looking for a Technical Production Manager. This hybrid role involves managing all technical and production aspects of live events. The ideal candidate has strong A/V knowledge, project management skills, and experience with budgets. You'll be leading teams to ensure high-quality delivery of live experiences like conferences and exhibitions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a client-facing technical role within an events agency.
• Strong technical knowledge of A/V disciplines including sound, lighting, video, and rigging.
• Experience managing complex budgets across multiple currencies.
• Ability to travel for site inspections and event delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical production on multiple live events, from brief to delivery.
• Collaborate with internal project leads to develop A/V solutions.
• Create and manage staging layouts and event budgets.

Skills

Technical knowledge of A/V disciplines

Project management skills

Budget management experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Tools

CAD

PROCIM

Google Docs

Salesforce

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We’re Hiring: Technical Production Manager (Live Events & Experiential)

Location: London (Hybrid) | Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Production Manager to join a fast-growing agency renowned for its high-quality live events and brand experiences. If you have a passion for technical production, A/V, and the world of live experiences, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Role Overview:

In this role, you’ll work closely with internal project managers, suppliers, and clients to manage all technical and production aspects of live events, including A/V, staging, health & safety, and venue logistics. You’ll provide key technical guidance, ensure seamless event execution, and be involved in everything from proposal development to post-event debriefs.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and technical teams while ensuring high-quality delivery for a variety of live experiences including conferences, private parties, brand activations, and large-scale exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management:

• Lead technical production on multiple live events, from brief to delivery.
• Collaborate with internal project leads to develop A/V solutions, ensuring smooth execution within timelines and budgets.
• Create and manage CAD plans, staging layouts, seating arrangements, and more.
• Oversee supplier negotiations, ensuring budget compliance and quality delivery.
• Prepare, manage, and track event budgets (including multi-currency budgets), ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Technical Leadership:

• Offer expertise in A/V requirements, lighting, sound, rigging, and set construction.
• Advise and liaise with clients and internal teams on technical feasibility and creative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, including creating RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements).
• Travel both nationally and internationally to manage event delivery.

Business Development & Client Relations:

• Support in the preparation of proposals, contributing to RFPs and costings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Help identify new business opportunities, leveraging industry connections and networks.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a client-facing technical role within an events agency or similar environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of A/V disciplines (sound, lighting, video, set construction, and rigging).
• Experience managing complex budgets across multiple currencies.
• Proficiency in CAD, with the ability to draft and edit technical plans.
• In-depth knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to travel (UK & international) for site inspections and event delivery.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ideally familiar with platforms like PROCIM, Google Docs, and Salesforce.

What We’re Looking For:

• A natural problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone with strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• A team player who can inspire and motivate others, even under pressure.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain high standards of quality across all aspects of production.
• Passion for continuous learning and developing the technical production team.
• Additional holiday days with each year of service (capped at 3)
• Early finish every payday Friday (3pm)
• Fitness membership
• Company discounts and perks
• Weekly social events and an annual company offsite
• Private medical insurance after 1 year of service
• Opportunity for international travel to incredible destinations (recent trips included South Africa, Abu Dhabi, and the South of France)

Ready for a new challenge?

If you have a passion for live events, technical production, and creating unforgettable experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details!

This position would suit: Production Manager, Senior Production Manager, Technical Production Manager, Creative Production Manager, Production Manager, Junior Production Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Manager Technical, Technical Production Manager, Production Manager Technical, Live Events Manager, Live Events Production Manager, Head of Technical Production, Head of Production, Production Director, Production Lead, event Production Manager, Event Production Lead.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Events Services

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