AV Technical Manager – Events

Salary: £45,000 – £50,400 per year

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Technical Manager. In this role you will have overall responsibility for planning and managing the delivery of live events and exhibitions. Whilst there is a significant planning/management element within the role, it is also a very technical role, with emphasis on working with an Account manager to provide technical solutions and to deliver successful events.

Main Duties

• Managing your schedule effectively and respond to requests from the Sales team in a timely manner
• If requested for smaller jobs, prepare quotations
• Engaging in client and project development processes and assisting with pitching for new business
• Designing creative solutions for events that are technically feasible and can be delivered efficiently and cost-effectively
• Producing technical schematic’s, floor plans, power requirements, and cable lists
• Produce Health & Safety documentation
• Proactively looking ahead at upcoming projects
• Advising Account Managers on more complex technical elements of events
• Calculating and planning manpower and logistics with the Operations Department including, but not limited to, all crew and vehicles
• Managing and overseeing projects, and taking responsibility for their implementation
• Developing production schedules and timelines
• Providing support and guidance to colleagues
• Liaising with end-users requiring larger more complex jobs (e.g. roadshows, conferences)
• Developing and implementing technical standards across the business
• Attending technical site visits and assisting with client pitches
• Proactively keeping up to date with the latest technology, rigging, power and safety procedures

Other Duties

• To represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times to clients, the public and others.
• To maintain a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times with seniors, colleagues and team members that also acknowledges the work pressures of others
• To be diligent and hardworking with a willingness to assist where needed
• To take reasonable care for one’s own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by one’s actions
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation and company Health & Safety policy and procedures
• To comply with company policy, procedures, and authority levels
• Other ad hoc duties as shall reasonably be requested.