Venue Rigging Operations Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Rigging seeks an organised Venue Rigging Operations Manager for an 18-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role is based at our Bolton Headquarters with initial travel to Edinburgh to learn from the current manager.

You will oversee the Venue Rigging department, manage a hybrid team of 3, and ensure safety, efficiency and high professional standards across sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive operations professional with live events experience.
• Leads teams and maintains high safety and quality standards.
• Able to coordinate across multiple sites and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CAD team, run daily meetings, monitor wellbeing and performance.
• Answer client enquiries, track event deadlines, ensure paperwork is complete.
• Liaise with venues, productions and freelance Rigging Managers UK-wide.
• Occasional site visits to understand operations and build relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

People management

Client management

CAD team leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

UK Rigging is a rapidly growing company operating in the exciting, fast-paced live events and entertainment industry. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, high-quality, and professional venue rigging service.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an organised, confident, and proactive Venue Rigging Operations Manager to join us on an 18-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

While the permanent role will return to our Edinburgh office once the current manager comes back, we want the person taking on this maternity cover to be based at our Bolton Headquarters. Bolton is where most of our team is based, meaning you will get the best day-to-day support and work directly alongside your colleagues.

To ensure a smooth handover, your first 3 months will require travel to our Edinburgh office for, on average, 3 days a week (via train or car) so you can learn directly from the existing manager. The remaining 2 days each week will be spent in Bolton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading industry name, with a real chance at future permanent job opportunities as our company continues to grow.

THE ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Venue Rigging Operations Manager, you will oversee the daily activities of the Venue Rigging department, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high professional standards. You will manage a hybrid team of 3 employees split between the Bolton and Edinburgh offices, so you must be comfortable managing people remotely.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Team Leadership: Managing the CAD team, leading daily departmental meetings and tracking team wellbeing/performance.
• Client & Deadline Management: Answering client enquiries quickly, keeping track of event deadlines, and making sure compliance paperwork is finished on time. This includes handling layout drawings, roof analysis reports, and frequent last-minute updates.
• Liaising with Stakeholders: Working closely with a wide range of clients, venues, productions, and our network of freelance Rigging Managers across the UK.
• Industry Engagement: While primarily office-based, you will be encouraged to undertake site visits, shadow rigging shifts, and visit various venues to build client relationships and gain a deep, practical understanding of our operations.