Overview
From live concerts and exhilarating sports events to high-profile conferences and immersive exhibitions, you will play a crucial role in ensuring every event runs flawlessly. This role of Technical Manager involves overseeing all technical aspects of events, including sound, lighting, AV and staging, leading teams, troubleshooting on the fly, maintaining equipment, planning and innovating with clients, and prioritising health and safety.
Responsibilities
* Oversee all technical aspects of events, including sound, lighting, AV and staging.
* Manage in-house technicians, freelancers and contractors to deliver top-tier productions.
* Troubleshoot technical issues to ensure seamless event execution.
* Maintain and upgrade cutting-edge technical equipment.
* Work with clients and event planners to design and execute unforgettable experiences.
* Ensure all productions meet health and safety and compliance standards.
Qualifications
* Expertise in audio, lighting, AV and event production.
* Strong people management skills and ability to lead teams with confidence.
* Ability to think quickly and problem-solve in a live event environment.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
* Passion for pushing the boundaries of event technology.
Equal Opportunities
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
Disability
We are a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants may apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the essential requirements for the job.
Benefits
* Flexible work/life balance scheme
* Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
* 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years of service), plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts
* Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
* Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
* Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
* Support for colleagues who are carers
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