Head of Technical Production

Head of Technical Production

Location: London

Sector: Live Events, Experiential, Entertainment & Venues

An Exciting Opportunity with a Leading London Venue

We're working with an exciting, leading London venue to recruit an experienced Head of Technical Production to take ownership of the technical delivery of its events, productions and live experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded production leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

As the venue's in house technical lead, you will work closely with producers, creative teams and external partners to bring ambitious concepts to life, ensuring every production is delivered to the highest technical and operational standards.

The Role

Take ownership of all technical aspects of events and productions, from initial planning through to successful deliveryWork closely with internal and external producers, creative teams and clients to transform ambitious ideas into technically achievable experiencesOversee lighting, sound, AV, staging, production infrastructure and technical requirements across the venueManage technical budgets, procurement, contractors and supplier relationships, ensuring commercially effective production deliveryEstablish technical standards, oversee health and safety, manage production schedules and continuously improve the venue's technical capabilitiesManage and coordinate in house technical teams, freelancers and external production partners, providing expert guidance and leadership

Experience:

We're looking for an experienced technical production professional who combines exceptional technical knowledge with strong leadership and a genuine passion for live experiencesSignificant experience in senior technical production roles within leading venues, live events, entertainment or experiential environmentsExtensive technical knowledge across lighting, audio, video, staging and production systemsProven experience working directly with producers to deliver complex, high-profile events and productionsStrong commercial awareness, including budget management, procurement and supplier negotiationsExperience managing technical teams, freelancers and external production companiesExcellent knowledge of production health and safety, technical compliance and operational best practicesThe confidence to balance ambitious creative ideas with practical technical solutions