Head of Scenic (events industry)

Posted 13 September 2024
Salary£40k - 60k per year
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExhibition Recruitment AgencyEvent Recruitment Agency
ReferenceVH11911
Contact NameVikky Higgins

Job description

Workshop based with wfh up to 2 days per week - The chance to work within a thriving event production company that are currently in an exciting time of growth!

THE COMPANY

This business is a leading live event production company who supply a wide range of products and services to the events industry across the UK and overseas. Established over 20 years ago, they aim to combine the best in cutting edge technology with a team of people who are quite simply amazing at what they do. Their work is split across the whole spectrum of live events including corporate, private, public, sporting and live music!

The last year has seen rapid, organic growth due to new projects, clients and partnerships, with company headcount doubling to facilitate this! They are continuously developing, investing and improving to keep themselves and their team at the forefront of the event industry.

Join this well-established business in the North West for your opportunity to utilise your knowledge within this ‘one stop’ event service!

THE ROLE

This role will see you working closely with SLTs to develop the Scenic department, whilst improving processes, line managing senior team members within the workshop and ensuring delivery of projects is to a high standard.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and developing scenic team including line management
  • Identifying and developing new business opportunities to help grow scenic department
  • Liaising with project managers to collate set lists and pass on to the workshop team
  • Managing the preparation process of equipment
  • Maintaining high standards of health and safety
  • Providing input on construction design and material specification for custom scenic elements
  • Researching new materials, products & equipment and advise on investment
  • Provide training where required.

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for the role, you must have experience in leading teams, projects & a department – specifically the build process of structures / scenic builds (and the resources needed for this) within the events industry.

In return, this role offers the chance to work in a collaborative and dynamic team within a highly supportive and well-known company. They provide fantastic opportunities for growth and the opportunity to develop your career in a business that promotes from within.

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 our website 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: VH11911