Hybrid working - 3 days in the office after probation!!! Are you looking to join an integrated events agency, leading the AV / technical events team across the delivery impactful production, technical support, set build and creative design services to a broad range of clients?
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Company bonus
- Excellent career progression
-Great company culture
- Overtime
The Company
This independent events agency is renowned for delivering impactful production, technical support, set build and creative design services to a broad range of clients. Amongst their production capabilities this events agency also offers video, digital and further design services to their well-established client base.
Working with a mixture of end clients and agencies the events that they deliver are broad and range from small conferences to a full production of an awards ceremony for 2000 guests, to multi-location road shows and experiential events, working both in the UK and Internationally. With a growing client base and a passionate team there has never been a better time for a Head of Technical Events to come on board.
The Role
Due to continued growth they are now looking for a Head of Technical Events to join their growing events team. Responsible for both the technical team and in house equipment, this role will be varied and fast paced and will require an excellent understanding of what it takes to ensure the successful technical delivery of events
This is a broad role where the Head of Technical Events will get involved in:
- Play a lead role within the technical production department
- Oversee the technical delivery of all events
- Introducing new ideas into the team / department
- Creating and implementing strategy within the department
- Championing high levels of customer service and production quality
- Managing, developing and nurturing a team
- Ensuring that all processes, procedures and policies are adhered to
- Driving innovation in equipment and investing in technical kit
- Driving best proactive and process across the department
- Managing departmental budget
- Being involved in the strategy and planning for the future of the technical department
- On-site project management, including overseeing stand installation and break dow[JW1.1]n
The Candidate
Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as a Head of Technical Events for either an event production agency, venue or an AV supplier.
We are looking for candidates that have proven senior technical management experience from within the live events, conferencing or large-scale venue sectors.
Most importantly we are looking for an ambitious Head of Technical Events with a willingness to learn and develop within this fantastic organisation[JW2.1]!
In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, companywide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first-rate agency where career progression abounds.
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Vacancy Ref: SP17030