Head of Scenic

Posted 14 October 2025
Salary£70k - 80k per year
LocationHertfordshire
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExperiential Recruitment AgencyExhibition Recruitment Agency
ReferenceLKS15818
Contact NameLaura Sidhu

Job description

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office . Have you ever wanted to work for a full service agency that has an exceptional reputation and an incredibly exciting future ahead? Then this is most definitely the opportunity for you!

- Hybrid and flexible working

- Healthcare benefits  

- Long service increases in annual leave allowance

- Season ticket loans and additional discount benefits  

- A truly exciting time to be joining!!

 

The Company

 

This multi-award winning creative agency are dedicated to creating extraordinary live events and experiences!  As a full service agency they offer solutions including full event logistics, production, digital, content, video and creative for a truly global client base across automotive, FMCG, financial and technology sectors.  They produce a diverse range of product launches, conferences, award ceremonies, immersive and experience style events to name a few both within the UK and internationally.

With a host of awards under their belt they have built an outstanding reputation for pushing boundaries; maintaining their place at the forefront of the events world by fusing creativity and technical innovation. This agency reward hard work and there are chances to grow and progress your career - if you're an established Head of Scenic candidate then now is the time to get involved!

 

The Role

 

Due to continued growth they are now looking for Head of Scenic to join their team. The role will be responsible for leading the fabrication of experiential set builds and bespoke exhibition stands whilst also managing the overall output of the scenic department.

The broad responsibilities of the Head of Scenic role will include:

 

Managing scenic projects from briefing stages to execution

Guiding clients on feasibility of projects

Leading project costing, timelines and implementation

Managing effective relationships with internal departments

Ensuring all projects are delivered to budget

Supervising and line managing a scenic delivery team

Allocating projects and managing resources across the team

Implementing processes to ensure a safe working environment

Ensuring quality control across the output of the whole scenic department

 

The Candidate

 

 

We are looking for candidates with proven high level project delivery experience across scenic or exhibition build projects from within an event environment. Candidates must have knowledge of large scale and complex fabrications and knowledge of AutoCAD would be highly advantageous. As the Head of Scenic is a department lead position, we are looking for an individual who also has proven experience in leadership including formal line management of a team and day to day management of the overall output of a scenic department.

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: LKS15818