Senior Technical Manager - Live Events
12 days ago
London
Senior Technical Manager – Live Events & Exhibitions Location: Chessington or Islington Office (depending on proximity) Salary: £47,500 – £55,000 Additional Earnings: Bonus up to £2,000 + Commission up to £5,000 Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm | Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Flexibility: Flexi-time available with possible remote working options Overview We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Technical Manager to join our growing live events and exhibitions team. This is a senior-level position suited to someone with a strong technical background across audio, video, lighting, and LED systems, combined with excellent operational and leadership skills. The role will involve overseeing the technical and operational delivery of a wide range of exhibitions and live events, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and leading large freelance technical teams across complex event environments. You will play a key role in project planning, crew management, technical delivery, health & safety compliance, and supporting business growth through client-facing involvement and technical consultation. This is a hands-on position for someone who is equally comfortable leading from the front on-site as they are planning behind the scenes. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate large freelance technical teams, ensuring all operational, safety, and production-critical briefings are delivered before setup and live operations., • Plan and manage crew logistics including technical crew, local crew, vehicles, scheduling, and project resource allocation across multiple live projects., • Oversee technical, scenic, LED, and rigging installations from setup through to safe derig and removal., • Produce technical schematics, cable calls, floor plans, and relevant health & safety documentation for live events and exhibitions., • Train, mentor, and develop internal team members, including creating structured training plans and supporting technical progression., • Work closely with account managers, sales teams, and other departments to advise on complex technical solutions and support new business opportunities., • Manage event budgets, project timelines, and on-site technical delivery while maintaining exceptional client and operational standards. Required Qualifications & Experience • Strong knowledge of live event health & safety regulations and procedures, • Excellent technical knowledge across audio, video, lighting, rigging, and power systems, • Experience configuring and working with LED video wall systems, • Understanding of lighting design principles and illumination calculations, • Minimum 2–3 years' experience working with LED video walls, • Previous experience within live events and technical project management environments, • Ability to confidently lead crews and troubleshoot technical issues on-site Preferred Qualifications • AutoCAD experience (2+ years preferred), • Experience producing technical drawings and event schematics, • Exposure to exhibitions, corporate events, and large-scale live productions Benefits • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Holiday buy & sell scheme, • Flexi-time working, • Time back in lieu for weekend or bank holiday work, • Private medical insurance, • Travel expenses covered, • Company pension scheme, • Monthly 1-1 development meetings, • Clear progression opportunities after 2–3 years, • Referral programme, • Company sick pay, • Free flu jabs, • Cycle to work scheme, • Company events, • Bereavement leave This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing live events business where you'll have genuine influence on project delivery, team development, and technical standards across high-profile exhibitions and events. If interested please contact Rebecca Barnes-Hudson – – 01254 781300 SER-IN JBRP1_UKTJ