Venue Technical Manager - Exhibition Centre

Job description

Vacancy: Technical Manager

Location: Exhibition Centre, London

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Package: Up to £50,000 including commission and bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become Technical Manager at an impressive International Convention Centre.

The venue will feature a wide range of event spaces equipped with large-format LED screens and cutting-edge event technology, hosting everything from gala dinners and corporate conferences to exhibitions and sporting events.

As Technical Manager, you will lead the technical planning and on-site delivery of events, ensuring seamless execution while acting as the key interface between technical and commercial requirements. A major part of your success will come from building strong, trusted relationships with the venue’s in-house events team and external clients.

This role would suit an experienced AV Technical or Project Manager, or a senior AV technician ready to step into a leadership role within a flagship venue.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Operations

• Oversee the planning, installation (“get-ins”), operation, and de-rigging (“get-outs”) of AV, lighting, sound, rigging, and LED systems
• Support delivery across conferences, exhibitions, live performances, gala dinners, and sporting events

Equipment & Asset Management

• Assist with maintaining all in-house technical equipment to a high standard
• Manage on-site technical inventory
• Coordinate repairs, PAT testing, servicing, and upgrades

Project & Financial Management

• Translate creative briefs into robust technical solutions
• Produce detailed technical specifications and CAD drawings

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, promoters, and visiting production teams
• Ensure technical requirements are delivered within venue capabilities

Team Leadership

• Supervise, schedule, and mentor in-house technicians, casual crew, and freelancers
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Health & Safety

• Enforce strict health and safety standards
• Produce and manage RAMS
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM regulations

Innovation & Development

• Keep up to date with emerging AV and event technologies
• Support development of new services and efficient operational processes

You’ll have strong end-to-end experience in live event technical production and thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile venue environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Extensive background as a live event AV technician, particularly with LED and video systems
• Experience managing technical production for live events
• Strong knowledge of event power, cable management, and event-based health & safety
• Understanding of conferences, congresses, and awards shows
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve under pressure
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Analog Way systems, particularly Aquilon
• Basic CAD skills (Vectorworks or similar)
• Knowledge of virtual events and streaming platforms
• Understanding of weight loads, speaker dispersion, sightlines, power draw, and floor load restrictions

Personal Attributes

• Calm, confident, and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy
• A-Levels minimum; a relevant degree preferred

Events predominantly take place on weekdays, however some evening and weekend work is required. This role offers flexibility but requires an understanding that it is not a 9–5 position.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission
• Company bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work in a flagship, newly opened venue
• Exposure to large-scale, high-profile events
• Career progression within a forward-thinking technical production environment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English