Technical Audio Visual Project Manager - #2106281

We're Hiring - Multiple Opportunities in Live Events

Manchester | Full-Time | Permanent Roles | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Project Manager or an experienced Senior Event Technician looking to progress into project management. You'll work closely with clients from the initial enquiry through to event delivery, leading projects, developing creative technical solutions, and ensuring every event exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage live event projects from concept through to completion
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Lead client meetings and undertake site visits
• Develop creative technical solutions and event layouts
• Produce quotations, proposals and manage project budgets
• Schedule equipment, crew and resources
• Coordinate with venues, performers and third-party suppliers
• Prepare health & safety documentation
• Support on-site event delivery across the UK and occasionally internationally
• Identify opportunities to develop new business and promote services
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure successful project delivery

You'll ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience within the professional live events industry
• A strong understanding of technical event production, including audio, lighting and video
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative event solutions
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A proactive, positive attitude and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Commercial awareness and exceptional attention to detail
• A full UK driving licence and your own transport

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent full-time position
• Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities
• Some home working flexibility
• 28 days' holiday plus additional long-service holiday rewards
• Birthday leave after 3 years' service
• Company pension
• Comprehensive private healthcare package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Optical, dental and audiology cover
• Sick pay scheme
• Employee recognition awards
• Company social events

This role requires flexibility, as evening, weekend and on-site work will occasionally be required to support live events. In return, you'll join a supportive, collaborative team with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Other Current Opportunities

We're also recruiting for a number of additional positions, including:

• Department Manager - Audio & Vision
• Scenic Carpenter
• Event Technician - Lighting
• Event Technician - Audio
• Event Technician - Video
• Project Coordinator

If you're passionate about live events and looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about these exciting opportunities.