Hybrid working - 3 days in the office. If you're looking for an incredible opportunity to lead the production department within an iconic London venue then keep reading as this could be the perfect role for you!

- 2 days home working

- Increased benefits based on length of service

- Company bonus

- Health plan

The Company

This business is a striking venue in London that's been reborn as a legendary performance space known for boundary-pushing music, theatre, and culture. Its rich history and varied event types gives it a uniquely electric atmosphere. The venue thrives as a creative hub, blending major events with innovative programmes that nurture young and emerging talent. With an internal event management and production team they are well versed in delivering exciting events across a the multiple spaces within the venue.

They are now looking for a Head of Technical & Production to lead the production department and technical provision across the whole event portfolio and venue space.

The Role

They are currently looking for a Head of Technical & Production to join their thriving team, sitting within the senior leadership team - this unique role will be diverse covering overall production output as well as team management.

As Head of Technical & Production responsibilities will include:

-          Leading the technical and production department within the venue

-          Holding oversight of all technical and production output

-          Liaising with clients and leading on some projects in a hands on capacity

-          Managing procurement of all technical equipment

-          Coordinating relationships with key suppliers

-          Leading on health & safety processes within the venue

-          Contributing to the strategic management of the venue and technical department

-          Acting as a key member of the senior leadership team

-          Managing the annual technical budget

-          Managing the technical production team (11 people)

The Candidate

Candidates need to have a solid background in the hands on technical production of live events as well as a senior layer to their experience including proven team management and strategic oversight of a department. The ideal candidate for this Head of Technical & Production role will have experience within a music, theatre or arts led environment however candidates with transferable backgrounds from other areas of the event industry may also be considered. Those from within an events venue would be preferable however candidates from a production agency or technical supply company may also hold relevant transferable skills.

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: LKS16282