Job description
Hybrid working - 3 days a week from central London office - An outstanding opportunity for a Technical Producer / Technical Project Manager to join a globally recognised agency and take ownership of the technical planning, coordination and delivery of complex international event projects.
• Contemporary, state-of-the-art offices
• Private pension and private medical cover
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Collaborative, professional and supportive culture
The Company
This global, independent, creatively driven experience marketing agency is a recognised leader in B2B event and technical project delivery. Partnering with world-leading brands across technology, software and IT, they deliver technically ambitious live, hybrid and virtual experiences on a global scale.
With fully integrated in-house teams across technical production, digital, creative and design, the agency delivers end-to-end solutions for events ranging from large-scale expos and conferences to product launches, exhibitions, roadshows and experiential campaigns. Known for technical excellence, innovation and consistency, the business continues to grow through long-standing client partnerships and major international programmes.
The Role
Due to continued growth across existing accounts and new business, the agency is now seeking an experienced Technical Producer / Technical Project Manager to take ownership of the technical delivery across multiple projects. This role will suit someone who thrives on planning, coordination and execution, acting as the central technical lead throughout the full project lifecycle. Responsibilities include:
• Owning the technical delivery across multiple live, hybrid and virtual projects
• Translating creative briefs into detailed technical plans and solutions
• Leading technical scoping, feasibility and budgeting from project outset
• Creating and managing production schedules, technical workflows and critical paths
• Coordinating internal teams across production, creative and account management
• Selecting, briefing and managing technical suppliers and contractors
• Managing risk, troubleshooting and ensuring delivery against timelines
• Overseeing Health & Safety compliance across all technical elements
• Managing technical budgets, cost control and post-event reconciliation
• Providing hands-on on-site technical leadership for UK and international events
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in technical project delivery, gained within a production agency, technical supplier or similar environment. You will have proven experience managing complex, multi-layered projects with confidence, combining technical knowledge (AV, lighting, staging, build) with excellent planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
You’ll be comfortable working at pace, managing multiple workstreams and suppliers, and acting as the technical authority for both clients and internal teams. Experience delivering conferences, expos, large corporate events or global programmes is highly desirable. Candidates currently working as a Technical Producer or Technical Project Manager will be particularly well suited.
In return, you’ll join a highly collaborative and driven team, delivering technically ambitious projects and gaining exposure to some of the most impressive global event programmes in the industry.
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn’t quite right, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all current opportunities.
As a specialist events recruitment agency, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or accommodations.
Vacancy Ref: LGK15148