Venue Technical Manager

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Job Title: Venue Technical Manager

Location: Stratford, London

Company: ABBA Voyage

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description:

ABBA Voyage is seeking a Venue Technical Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of our live shows and ensuring that all technical functions deliver a safe, efficient, and world-leading operation. You will be responsible for maintaining exceptionally high standards and ensuring show quality and visitor experience is maintained and improved on wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day technical operations of ABBA Voyage's live shows.
• Ensure that all relevant areas of statutory compliance are maintained.
• Regularly review and report on project and operational risks and progress.
• Liaise closely with the Head of Security, Health & Safety on all areas of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment, in with particular focus on auditorium operations.
• Oversee and participate in the preventative maintenance and inspection program, including briefing and scheduling of work to be conducted by third-party contractors.
• Oversee, with the support of the Technical Director, the pre-production process for any external hires of the arena; including preparing costings, production drawings, engaging contractors, scheduling and supervise load-ins, load-outs and events and ensuring smooth collaboration with resident technical operations.
• Provide logistical support for shipping and receiving needs (including international shipping, ATA carnets, AWBs etc where necessary) as well as ensuring appropriate plant and machinery is available on site as needed.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in technical management in the entertainment industry would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of technical theatre, including lighting, sound, video, and rigging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

What we are looking for

• Technical supervision / Lead engineer experience gained within a large integrated FM environment in a public facing venue, eg stadium, arena, theatre, leisure centre etc.
• A can-do solution driven approach with a client centric customer focused outlook
• Ability to demonstrate positive customer relationships, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to negotiate complex contracts.
• Technical qualifications electrical bias preferable
• Member of a professional institution
• High standards for public presentation of a venue, understanding the value of this towards the customer experience for visitors to the ABBA Arena