At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate technical production for services and events at Hillsong UK.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Hillsong UK, dedicated to creating impactful church experiences.
- Benefits: Be part of a thriving community and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and spiritual development within a vibrant church community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by using your technical skills to support the local church's mission.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in technical production with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Hillsong UK is seeking an experienced and passionate Technical Production Manager to join our Production Team. This role plays a vital part in delivering excellent technical production across Sunday services, midweek gatherings, conferences, and major events. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing development of production systems and workflows, while equipping and developing volunteer teams to create sustainable, high-quality production environments across Hillsong UK locations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in live production, enjoys leading and developing people, and is passionate about using their skills to support the mission of the local church.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Production Systems & Technical Leadership
- Design and develop sustainable production systems and workflows across Hillsong UK locations.
- Maintain and improve audio, video, lighting, and broadcast systems.
- Bring creativity and innovation to production elements within services and events.
- Provide technical expertise and support across multiple locations.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, plans, and training resources.
- Contribute to equipment maintenance planning, servicing schedules, and future technology investments.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency.
- Volunteer Development
- Recruit, train, equip, and support volunteer production teams.
- Develop training resources, including written guides and video tutorials.
- Create opportunities for team growth, development, and community.
- Coordinate volunteer training events, team nights, and social gatherings.
- Sunday Services
- Oversee the setup, operation, and pack-down of production systems.
- Provide technical leadership for Dominion production teams.
- Ensure all media assets and technical requirements are prepared and available.
- Support effective communication and coordination across production teams.
- Work closely with volunteer coordinators to maintain team schedules and communication.
- Events & Conferences
- Support the technical planning and delivery of conferences, special events, and midweek gatherings.
- Coordinate equipment preparation, logistics, and transportation requirements.
- Provide technical leadership throughout event preparation and delivery.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical production, live events, broadcast production, or a related field.
- Significant experience with DiGiCo and Allen & Heath audio systems.
- Strong working knowledge of Blackmagic Design video systems.
- Experience with broadcast cameras and LED screen technologies.
- Good working knowledge of GrandMA lighting systems.
- Experience delivering live‑streamed services and events.
- Strong understanding of Dante networking.
- Experience leading and developing teams and volunteers.
- Skills
- Experience using AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
- Familiarity with schematic software such as Lucidchart.
- Experience with QLab programming.
- Strong knowledge of ProPresenter 6 and ProPresenter 7.
- Understanding of YouTube and Vimeo live‑streaming platforms.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
- Ability to train, coach, and develop volunteers effectively.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative leader with a passion for excellence, innovation, and people development. You enjoy solving technical challenges, building strong teams, and creating environments where volunteers can thrive. As a member of the Hillsong UK team, you will:
- Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian ministry.
- Be committed to the vision and values of Hillsong Church.
- Regularly participate in church life and Sunday services.
- Demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Live in alignment with Hillsong UK's Code of Conduct and Biblical values.
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Safe, effective, and excellent production delivery across services and events.
- Healthy, growing, and well‑supported volunteer teams.
- Reliable and well‑maintained production systems and equipment.
- Successful delivery of technical projects on time and within budget.
- Consistent adherence to health and safety standards.
- Ongoing innovation and continuous improvement across production environments.
Why Join Hillsong UK?
At Hillsong UK, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to help create environments where people can encounter God, build meaningful relationships, and be part of a thriving church community. You'll work alongside a passionate and dedicated team while contributing to services, events, and experiences that make a lasting impact.
Technical Production Manager employer: Hillsong UK
Hillsong UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture, particularly for the Pastor and Location Coordinator role in Liverpool. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and personal growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while serving others in a meaningful way. The organisation offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued.
