LONG TERM PROGRESSION & DEVELOPMENT - BONUSES - INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - Are you ready to join this internationally recognised event staffing company and deliver some of the most exciting events across the globe?

-          Long term progression and development opportunities

-          Excellent benefits package, including bonuses

-          Fantastic workplace culture - social, supportive and welcoming

THE COMPANY

This internationally recognised event staffing and operations specialist has been a trusted partner to the world's leading event agencies and production companies for over 35 years. With offices across the UK and the Middle East, they supply expert technical and event crew to high-profile productions including Formula 1, Wimbledon, Glastonbury, Cannes Lions, Eurovision, and the London Marathon.

Known for their professionalism, reliability, and people-first culture, the company prides itself on providing not just manpower, but the right people - trained, disciplined, and capable of representing clients to the highest standards across live events, theatre, film, and broadcast.

THE ROLE

The Crew Manager plays a pivotal role within the London operations team, acting as the bridge between onsite teams, scheduling, recruitment, and senior management. They lead, coach, and support the crew while maintaining operational excellence and strong relationships with both clients and internal teams. Key responsibilities as Crew Manager include:

-          Managing, mentoring, and developing event crew and crew chiefs

-          Conducting onboarding, training, and appraisals to ensure high performance and professionalism

-          Overseeing crew discipline, attendance, and presentation standards

-          Working closely with scheduling and recruitment to allocate the right crew to the right jobs

-          Identifying skill gaps and organising training such as FLT, CSCS, or working at height certifications

-          Conducting site visits and reporting on crew performance, standards, and client satisfaction

-          Supporting the team with crew selection, feedback, and performance reviews

-          Representing the company at client meetings, networking events, and industry exhibitions

-          Being part of the out-of-hours rota (with on-call bonus) to ensure round-the-clock support

-          Travelling internationally on occasion, especially to assist Middle Eastern operations during winter months

This Crew Manager position is a hands-on, people-focused leadership role requiring resilience, confidence, and a strong understanding of the demands of live event delivery.

THE CANDIDATE

This Crew Manager position suits someone with operational leadership experience in events, logistics, crewing, or technical production. The ideal candidate combines strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain structure, discipline, and motivation across large teams.

They should be:

-          Experienced in managing and mentoring onsite teams

-          Confident dealing with clients, suppliers, and senior management

-          Highly organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

-          Skilled at handling people issues with fairness and professionalism

-          Comfortable working long hours, weekends, and occasionally overseas

-          A strong communicator with good reporting ability and MS Office skills

-          In possession of a full UK driving licence

A background in crewing, event production, or temporary staffing is highly desirable.

WHY JOIN?

This is an opportunity to join a global leader in event staffing - a company that combines the stability of 35 years in business with the excitement of delivering some of the world's most prestigious live events.

Benefits as Crew Manager include:

-          Competitive salary plus on-call weekend bonus (£100 per weekend)

-          Opportunity to travel internationally during quieter seasons

-          Generous company-wide annual bonus scheme

-          Time off in lieu for additional hours worked

-          Professional development and training opportunities

-          Supportive, close-knit culture where personality and teamwork matter

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: GS15908