Head of Technical (Audio)

Posted 08 April 2024
Salary£45k - 60k per year
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
DisciplineVirtual / Hybrid Event Recruitment AgencyDigital Recruitm​ent Agency
ReferenceVH10822
Contact NameVikky Higgins

Job description

Manchester with wfh opportunities - The chance to work within a thriving technical event production company that are currently in an exciting time of growth!
 
THE COMPANY

This business is a leading live event production and AV hire 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 technical supplier in the North West for your opportunity to utilise your technical knowledge within this ‘one stop’ event service!
 
THE ROLE

This role will see you working closely with Directors, Project Managers and Technicians to ensure the seamless delivery on a vast array of truly thrilling events and can offer the opportunity to be pivotal in the development of their Audio department and the wider businesses service offerings.
 
Responsibilities will include:
 

  • Providing technical support to project managers and technicians.

  • Managing the preparation process of equipment

  • Managing service, maintenance and repairs of audio equipment

  • Researching and implementing new products

  • Advising on equipment investment

  • Designing live audio systems for a range of events

 
THE CANDIDATE
 
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a senior technical role, preferably within a full-service production agency. It’s also a huge bonus if you have experience of Dante system & Qlab software!
 
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.
 
Vacancy ref: VH10822