Job Description
Hybrid - 3 days London office, 2 from home - A rare and exciting opportunity for a Technical Event Director to step into a highly influential leadership role within a bold, collaborative agency delivering some of the most ambitious experiential projects on a global stage.
* Generous holiday allowance (including your birthday off)
* Pension and life assurance
* Private medical insurance
* Employee support and wellbeing programmes
* Travel, tech and lifestyle benefits
The Company
This global, independent and creatively driven experience marketing agency sits firmly at the top of the B2B events world. Partnering with some of the most recognisable brands across tech, software and IT, they continue to grow through trusted long-term relationships and a strong pipeline of new business.
With fully integrated in-house teams across creative, production and digital, they consistently push boundaries to deliver bold, innovative solutions across live, hybrid and virtual experiences. Their work spans everything from large-scale global expos and conferences to immersive brand launches, experiential activations and international roadshows.
Known for their passion, ambition and commitment to excellence, this agency is a premium name in the industry — delivering award-winning work that leaves a lasting impact.
The Role
As part of continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Technical Event Director to lead the technical vision and delivery across a diverse portfolio of complex, high-profile events. This is a senior, strategic role with real influence — perfect for a Technical Event Director who enjoys shaping solutions, leading teams and driving innovation at scale. Key responsibilities include:
* Setting and leading the overall technical strategy across all client programmes
* Owning the technical response from brief through to delivery
* Ensuring seamless end-to-end technical execution across global projects
* Collaborating closely with creative, production & account teams to align vision and feasibility
* Building, managing and nurturing key supplier partnerships
* Managing senior stakeholders, both internally and client-side
* Overseeing Health & Safety compliance across all technical delivery
* Leading, mentoring and developing a technical team
* Providing senior onsite leadership when required
* Managing technical budgets, costings and financial control
The Candidate
The ideal Technical Event Director will bring a strong track record of delivering complex, large-scale technical solutions, ideally gained within a production agency or technical supply environment. You will be a confident, credible leader with excellent client-facing skills, able to clearly articulate technical ideas and collaborate effectively across disciplines. The successful Technical Event Director will have broad AV expertise, strong supplier management experience and a solid understanding of current H&S regulations. A passion for innovation and emerging technologies is essential, alongside the ability to identify how these can enhance live experiences. Experience managing or mentoring technical teams is highly desirable.
In return, you’ll join a passionate, forward-thinking team and play a key role in delivering truly standout events for global brands.
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn’t quite right for you, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all current opportunities.
As a specialist events recruitment agency, we are committed to building talented and diverse teams.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.