Head of venue technical

Head of Venue Technical

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Head of Venue Technical

You’ll report to the Venue Director and be responsible for the Deputy Technical Manager, Senior Technician, Venue Technicians, Maintenance Manager and Stage Door Department.

Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people.

Key responsibilities

The Head of Venue Technical leads all technical and facilities operations at Swansea Arena, delivering exceptional support for visiting productions, conferences and events while maintaining the building’s technical infrastructure to a high standard. You’ll own health and safety, asset management, and maintenance, and build an efficient, customer‑focused technical and facilities function.

Your skills, qualities, and experience

Technical Leadership

1. Lead, develop and work alongside the technical team to deliver outstanding production support.
2. Act as the primary technical contact for visiting productions and events, ensuring requirements are met efficiently and cost‑effectively.
3. Provide expert technical guidance across all event types, from major concerts to small meetings.
4. Manage supplier relationships to secure high‑quality equipment at best value.