Technical Events Manager

Technical Events Manager

London, W1

Salary: up to £45,000 dependant on experience

Company Benefits:

• Private Healthcare after 12 months service
• Employee supported volunteering
• Enhanced family leave provisions
• Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
• Company sick pay 
• Employee recognition scheme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way)
• Access to state-of-the-art technology
• Global presence and opportunities worldwide
• Long Service Programme

Position Overview 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and end client to design, pre-plan and manage all aspects of their expertise or discipline.   
• Drive Results - Complete necessary technical drawings, production plans, labour needs, budgets, equipment selection, and interfaces with the warehouse leads, and sub rentals. 
• See the Bigger Picture - Assist and support the other departments as necessary by making recommendations on technology, processes, and methodologies.  

• Delivers World Class Service – ensuring their discipline meets or exceeds the client’s needs by managing the production plan, budget, and Encore production/safety standards.
• Do the Right Thing - Set and properly test technical components.
• Operate designated equipment for the event, as needed.   
• Provides leadership to their assigned crew, including internal and external team members.  
• At all times, the Technical Manager is expected to abide with all health and safety requirements to company and international standards; to ensure that all team members and subcontractors adhere to the same; and to recommend areas of improvement to the HSE Manager.

• Responsible for post-show management to include:  final labour, time sheets, expenses, sub rentals, and any equipment maintenance needs.
• Complete reporting information and feedback from team to the Senior Project Managers and Project Managers for the post show jot form to document for client’s future events.  

• Provides excellent service and strive to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.  
• Meets with clients on site as necessary to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.

• Value People by promoting a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.  
• Manage performance, addresses employee concerns, maintains adequate staffing levels, and facilitates team development.  
• Manage the HR activities including selection, performance management, and learning.  
• Provide focused and continued coaching to develop the skills of team members.   
• Train employees on Encore standards for service and equipment, and verifies they are properly trained on company computer systems.   
• Recommend team members for training opportunities, as needed. 

• 5+ years of live large venue audio visual  
• 5+ years of knowledge of Audio Visual and expert level technical skill set in a discipline 
• 2+ years crew lead experience (not necessarily direct reports) 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Excellent organisation skills 
• Advanced problem solving skills 
• Strong written and oral communications skills 
• Ability to travel up to 75%