At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the technical production of complex live events and manage a talented team.
- Company: Dynamic London-based company specialising in live events with a hybrid working model.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make unforgettable experiences come to life at major events.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in live event AV management and strong technical skills required.
SF Partners are working with a business based in London who are looking for a Senior Technical Manager - Live Events to join the business. Hybrid working - Offices based at Chessington or Islington.
Job Purpose
This is an important role that provides an interface between technical and commercial requirements with responsibility for the planning and on-site delivery of a variety of events to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Predominantly, these events will be some of the larger, more complex and technically challenging events in the portfolio. Often these events have more than one distinct area for delivery and so you will be expected to manage and oversee Technical Managers in each area, taking overall responsibility for the technical production of the whole event. Ultimately, your success will be demonstrated by the creation and successful execution of seamless events. The Senior Technical Manager is also expected to contribute to the professional development, technical proficiency, and safety compliance of the technical team. You will be tasked with evaluating performance, identifying skill gaps and developing training pathways to ensure that employees can reach their full potential and are well equipped to adhere to best practices in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for planning, managing and overseeing technical, scenic and LED installations, including the rigging, at events taking responsibility for their implementation on site and subsequent safe removal in live events.
- You will advise Account Managers and Technical Managers on more complex technical elements of live events.
- You will be accountable for producing technical schematics, cable calls and floor plans.
- You will play a prominent role within the company, engaging in client and project development processes and assisting with pitching for new business alongside the account manager when required.
- You will help to calculate and plan crew and logistics in conjunction with the Operations Department, including technical crew, local crew, and vehicles.
- You will liaise closely with other members of the Technical department to assist in the development of training programmes.
- You will produce relevant health and safety documentation.
- You will be proactive in keeping up to date with the latest AV technologies, rigging, power and safety procedures.
About You
Do you have proven experience of end to end technical production in live events? Then this could be the role for you. In addition to the above, in order to be successful with your application, we would expect you to have the following:
- Previous extensive experience as a live event AV technician and, subsequently, as technical/project manager; this might be as an employee of an events AV company, within a venue, or, as a freelancer.
- End-to-end technical project management experience in live events.
- Good understanding of event power, cable runs and event-based health and safety.
- CAD skills (deciphering and creating) in Vectorworks or equivalent CAD program.
- Ability to confidently calculate lens throws, lighting angles, weight loads, speaker dispersion, power draws, sight lines, floor load restrictions etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical and other project related issues under pressure.
- Good IT skills including being competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- A professional and courteous manner, able to radiate calmness and confidence under pressure.
- Good written and verbal communication.
Senior Technical Manager - Live Events in London employer: SF Partners
At our London-based company, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. With hybrid working options available at our Chessington and Islington offices, we offer our employees the flexibility to balance their professional and personal lives while engaging in exciting and complex live events. We are committed to employee growth, providing ample training pathways and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our team members can thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the seamless execution of high-profile projects.
