Job Title: Head Of Venue (Operations and Production) – AV / Live Events
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Bonus based on gross profit
Location: Birmingham City
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Discipline: Event Production / AV / Team Leadership
The Opportunity:
Are you a talented Production Manager looking to take the next step in your career? Or are you an experienced senior operations leader ready for your next exciting challenge? Either way, this could be the role for you.
We’re on the lookout for a motivated and commercially minded professional to oversee and grow the operations and production services at one of Birmingham’s leading live event venues. Whether you're eager to prove yourself at the next level, or you bring deep expertise from years in senior leadership, we want to hear from you.
As the driving force behind a skilled and professional team, you’ll lead AV and production services for a wide range of high-profile live, virtual, and hybrid events—while shaping the future of this growing venue.
About Our Client:
Our client operates one of Birmingham’s premier venues for live events and exhibitions, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse range of services. As part of a growing partnership, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the venue’s event production services and ensure it remains a top choice for clients in the live events and exhibitions sector.
Who We're Looking For:
We welcome applicants from two main backgrounds:
* Experienced Production Managers who are ready to move into a senior leadership role, grow a team, and drive strategic improvements.
* Established Senior Operations / Production Managers who already have extensive experience leading teams and AV operations and are looking for their next rewarding challenge—with a salary up to £55,000 to reflect that.
In both cases, you’ll need to have a passion for live events, technical AV know-how, and the drive to lead and inspire a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage, and develop a talented AV and event production team
* Deliver outstanding technical solutions across live, hybrid, and virtual events
* Build strong, long-lasting client relationships through reliable, high-quality service
* Collaborate with the venue’s sales team to create seamless end-to-end event experiences
* Oversee all rigging and AV production elements within the venue’s conference suite
* Ensure readiness and maintenance of all technical equipment
* Produce quotations, technical specifications, and CAD drawings
* Maintain high standards of safety and compliance across all operations
* Drive continuous improvement in both service delivery and team performance
Skills and Experience:
* Background in event production and AV technical delivery (live, virtual, or hybrid)
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
* Strong client management and commercial awareness
* Ability to work hands-on and think strategically
* Experience with CAD, costings, and technical specifications
* Clear understanding of Health & Safety best practices
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A full driving license and ability to commute to Birmingham
What We Offer:
* Salary from £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
* Bonus scheme tied to gross profit and growth
* Opportunity to make a significant impact at a well-regarded venue
* Career progression and development within a growing operation
About Us: Disrupt Talent – Your Recruitment Partners
We’re specialists in the live events and exhibitions space, dedicated to connecting top talent with dynamic, high-impact roles. Let’s work together to create extraordinary experiences.
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