Events Technical Manager, Leeds

Leeds Conservatoire is seeking to engage the services of an experienced live events professional to join the Events Production Team as Events Technical Manager and manage the delivery of live events and technical support for both academic and professional programmes. The role will involve the front-line management of the live events technicians and actively ensuring all performances and workshops occurring in internal and external performance spaces are supported in the most time-efficient manner. Managing equipment and stock within performance areas and developing lighting, sound and stage systems ensuring compliance with legislation.

Interviews will be held week commencing 19 October 2026.

What You Will Do

• Responsibility for technical operation within the Conservatoire's Performance facilities.
• Lead the technical provision in the delivery of live events, performances and workshops across the Conservatoire.
• Responsible for ensuring the security and maintenance to the highest standard for all the Conservatoire's technical equipment and for ensuring that a comprehensive inventory is kept of all relevant equipment.
• Act as Duty Manager for public concerts and events as required.
• To liaise with the Head of Live Event Production in the control and application of staffing and equipment budgets, ensuring the proper administration of all procedures.

About You

• Extensive experience of lighting and sound systems and their rigging.
• Proficient in performance venue technical management and practical stage operations, with substantial experience in live performance environments, including lighting and sound systems, recording, rigging, programming, operation, fault-finding, lighting rigging/focusing and live sound mixing, while consistently delivering a high-quality customer service.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Health & Safety requirements.
• Experienced in supervising and leading technical staff, working effectively under pressure and coordinating competing demands while maintaining high standards of service and safety.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken by Leeds Conservatoire for the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Generous pension schemes.
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Staff can also receive discounted tickets to The Venue.
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group's values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee/commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.