Head of Technical Production
Location: London
Sector: Live Events, Experiential, Entertainment & Venues
An Exciting Opportunity with a Leading London Venue
We're working with an exciting, leading London venue to recruit an experienced Head of Technical Production to take ownership of the technical delivery of its events, productions and live experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded production leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.
As the venue's in house technical lead, you will work closely with producers, creative teams and external partners to bring ambitious concepts to life, ensuring every production is delivered to the highest technical and operational standards.
The Role
- Take ownership of all technical aspects of events and productions, from initial planning through to successful delivery
- Work closely with internal and external producers, creative teams and clients to transform ambitious ideas into technically achievable experiences
- Oversee lighting, sound, AV, staging, production infrastructure and technical requirements across the venue
- Manage technical budgets, procurement, contractors and supplier relationships, ensuring commercially effective production delivery
- Establish technical standards, oversee health and safety, manage production schedules and continuously improve the venue's technical capabilities
- Manage and coordinate in house technical teams, freelancers and external production partners, providing expert guidance and leadership
Experience:
- We're looking for an experienced technical production professional who combines exceptional technical knowledge with strong leadership and a genuine passion for live experiences
- Significant experience in senior technical production roles within leading venues, live events, entertainment or experiential environments
- Extensive technical knowledge across lighting, audio, video, staging and production systems
- Proven experience working directly with producers to deliver complex, high-profile events and productions
- Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, procurement and supplier negotiations
- Experience managing technical teams, freelancers and external production companies
- Excellent knowledge of production health and safety, technical compliance and operational best practices
- The confidence to balance ambitious creative ideas with practical technical solutions
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Head of Technical Production employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
