Event Technical Manager

Set the bar for greatness. The FA are excited to be searching for an Event's Technical Manager. This role assists the Senior Event Technical Manager in preparing the Stadium for events, coordinates and manages technical event support on event days, and supports stadium event operations on non-event days.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with building preparation in readiness for running major and minor events, including coordination of Pre Event Action Plan documentation.
• Attend pre- and post-event planning meetings and briefings, and coordinate the FM section of the GI.
• Ensure the pre-planning of event turnarounds and appropriate supervision for technical and contracted Stadium personnel.
• Assist in providing the highest levels of technical support and advice at all stages of event planning, to include liaison with event managers, clients, local authority representatives and other relevant agencies, both internal and external.
• Audit the dilapidation process for major and special events.
• Assist with the management of staff, including staff planning, scheduling, performance and motivation.
• Ensure all event-related maintenance is carried out safely in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, warranties and industry best practice.
• Provide the highest levels of technical support during events.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
• Complete a DBS check as part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football.

What are we looking for?

• Essential for the role:
• Experience within all aspects of Technical Production in a similar role working with large-scale events.
• Experience with Technical documentation (floor plans, schematics, power layouts) and advice on best technical solutions.
• Experience with demountable temporary structures.
• Understanding of safe systems of work.
• H&S qualification - IOSH or NEBOSH Safety training or equivalent.
• Competent with temporary electrical systems.
• Understanding of rigging requirements (work at height LOLER).
• Sustainably manage equipment and buildings.
• Apply a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in working with audiovisual (AV) systems.
• A hands-on approach is essential.
• Computer literate - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, CAD.
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work flexibly in reflection of the event-oriented nature of Stadium work, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and occasional nights.
• Document management experience.
• Hands-on supervisory experience.
• Beneficial to have:
• Counter-balance forklift truck license.
• MEWP certificates.
• Experience with large-scale broadcast operations.
• Advanced H&S qualification.
• Experience with developing others, particularly apprentices.
• Experience in leisure or other public assembly venue management.
• BMS and HVAC understanding/experience.
• Experience of major event turnarounds.
• Working with pitch covering systems.
• Mechanical engineering/plumbing skills / experience.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to be flexible in line with Wembley Stadium's events calendar. Therefore, you will be required to work flexibly in reflection of the nature of Stadium work, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and occasional nights.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract).

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page.