Senior Technical Manager - Live Events

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