Description Position Purpose The team manager role is responsible for the effective day-to-day functioning of the mechanical design andengineering team in Wakefield, as part of the wider UK and global teams, delivering successful projects and promotinghigh-performance teamwork.While it is important that this person has a solid grounding in TAIT mechanical technology and industry trends, the roleis more focused on people and projects. Time is split evenly between project supervising and team management. Duties include guiding design solutions, employee support and coaching, delegation and resourcing, and teamleadership.This person works closely with the department head, helping to achieve objectives for the team. The manager musthave a "growth mindset" mentality with a positive approach to overcoming challenges and competing priorities in thelive entertainment industry. Responsibilities Project Supervising/Advising - 50% • Focusing especially on WAK projects • Monitoring projects for success • Advising on risks • Estimating and bidding consults • Technical escalations • Quality checks and continuous improvement Team Management/Coaching - 50% • Focusing specifically on WAK MDE team • Individual 1:1 meetings and check-ins • Employee coaching, mentoring, career planning • Facilitating employee training and growth • Timesheets, expenses, system approvals • Supporting department head with resource scheduling • Representating team in local leadership forums Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Position Requirements Competencies Aptitude • Efficiency – Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort • Organization and Planning – Plans, organizes, schedules and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities. • Calm Under Pressure – Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress. Versatility • Transferability within department / across departments. Ability to perform other tasks / roles beyond current position within the department depth or other departments across the organization breath. • Proactivity – Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company. • Flexibility/Adaptability – Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity of change. • Continuous Improvement – Seeks continuous improvement in his/her/their area of responsibility. Collaboration • Honesty/integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully. • Follow-Through on Commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements. • Listening Skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints. • Communication – Communicates openly. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including email. • Teamwork – Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship. Fosters a team oriented working environment. • Persuasion – Able to convince others to pursue a course of action. • Openness to Criticism and Ideas – Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback. • Shared learning – Engages in sharing of learning and skills transfer. • Conflict resolution – Seeks constructive conflict resolution. Commitment • Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a “can-do” attitude. Demonstrates passion for the role and his/her/their contribution to the company and customer success. • Advocacy – Actively advocates on behalf of the company and the customer. • Work Ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard. • High Standards – Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best • Persistence – Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance on behalf of the company and customers. • Role Model – Demonstrates company values Minimum Qualifications • BSc Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical course • Some experience as a technical team manager and leader, grounded in an emotionally intelligent "together" approach • Exposure to the entertainment technology industry • Proven ability to navigate and add value to fast-paced live entertainment decision making processes