Vacancy: Technical Manager
Location: Exhibition Centre, London
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Package: Up to £50,000 including commission and bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become Technical Manager at an impressive International Convention Centre.
The venue will feature a wide range of event spaces equipped with large-format LED screens and cutting-edge event technology, hosting everything from gala dinners and corporate conferences to exhibitions and sporting events.
As Technical Manager, you will lead the technical planning and on-site delivery of events, ensuring seamless execution while acting as the key interface between technical and commercial requirements. A major part of your success will come from building strong, trusted relationships with the venue’s in-house events team and external clients.
This role would suit an experienced AV Technical or Project Manager, or a senior AV technician ready to step into a leadership role within a flagship venue.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Operations
* Oversee the planning, installation (“get-ins”), operation, and de-rigging (“get-outs”) of AV, lighting, sound, rigging, and LED systems
* Support delivery across conferences, exhibitions, live performances, gala dinners, and sporting events
Equipment & Asset Management
* Assist with maintaining all in-house technical equipment to a high standard
* Manage on-site technical inventory
* Coordinate repairs, PAT testing, servicing, and upgrades
Project & Financial Management
* Translate creative briefs into robust technical solutions
* Produce detailed technical specifications and CAD drawings
Client & Stakeholder Liaison
* Act as the primary technical contact for clients, promoters, and visiting production teams
* Ensure technical requirements are delivered within venue capabilities
Team Leadership
* Supervise, schedule, and mentor in-house technicians, casual crew, and freelancers
* Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Health & Safety
* Enforce strict health and safety standards
* Produce and manage RAMS
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM regulations
Innovation & Development
* Keep up to date with emerging AV and event technologies
* Support development of new services and efficient operational processes
You’ll have strong end-to-end experience in live event technical production and thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile venue environment.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Extensive background as a live event AV technician, particularly with LED and video systems
* Experience managing technical production for live events
* Strong knowledge of event power, cable management, and event-based health & safety
* Understanding of conferences, congresses, and awards shows
* Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve under pressure
* Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Analog Way systems, particularly Aquilon
* Basic CAD skills (Vectorworks or similar)
* Knowledge of virtual events and streaming platforms
* Understanding of weight loads, speaker dispersion, sightlines, power draw, and floor load restrictions
Personal Attributes
* Calm, confident, and professional under pressure
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Strong attention to detail and numeracy
* A-Levels minimum; a relevant degree preferred
Events predominantly take place on weekdays, however some evening and weekend work is required. This role offers flexibility but requires an understanding that it is not a 9–5 position.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary with uncapped commission
* Company bonus scheme
* Opportunity to work in a flagship, newly opened venue
* Exposure to large-scale, high-profile events
* Career progression within a forward-thinking technical production environment