Salary: £47.5k - 55k per year + Commission
Reference: 169500
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
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Lead and coordinate large freelance technical teams, ensuring all operational, safety, and production-critical briefings are delivered before setup and live operations.
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Plan and manage crew logistics including technical crew, local crew, vehicles, scheduling, and project resource allocation across multiple live projects.
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Oversee technical, scenic, LED, and rigging installations from setup through to safe derig and removal.
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Produce technical schematics, cable calls, floor plans, and relevant health & safety documentation for live events and exhibitions.
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Train, mentor, and develop internal team members, including creating structured training plans and supporting technical progression.
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Work closely with account managers, sales teams, and other departments to advise on complex technical solutions and support new business opportunities.
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Manage event budgets, project timelines, and on-site technical delivery while maintaining exceptional client and operational standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Strong knowledge of live event health & safety regulations and procedures
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Excellent technical knowledge across audio, video, lighting, rigging, and power systems
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Experience configuring and working with LED video wall systems
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Understanding of lighting design principles and illumination calculations
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Minimum 2–3 years’ experience working with LED video walls
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Previous experience within live events and technical project management environments
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Ability to confidently lead crews and troubleshoot technical issues on-site
Preferred Qualifications
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AutoCAD experience (2+ years preferred)
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Experience producing technical drawings and event schematics
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Exposure to exhibitions, corporate events, and large-scale live productions
Benefits
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23 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Holiday buy & sell scheme
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Flexi-time working
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Time back in lieu for weekend or bank holiday work
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Private medical insurance
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Travel expenses covered
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Company pension scheme
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Monthly 1-1 development meetings
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Clear progression opportunities after 2–3 years
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Referral programme
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Company sick pay
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Company events
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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 – [email protected] – 01254 781300
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