Head of Technical Production - AV | Events Management

The role: Head of Production (AV, Media, Event Management) Salary : £60k to £65k basic benefits Hours : Monday to Friday - hybrid based role (to be discussed at interview stage) - some weekend work when required Location : Preston, Lancashire The role is open to applicants that are already based in the UK and within a commutable distance of Preston, Lancashire - Relocation/sponsorship cannot be considered We’re looking for a Head of Production to lead from the front; combining sharp technical understanding with strong people management. This is a senior role where you’ll shape strategy, mentor a talented team, and ensure projects run seamlessly from pitch to delivery. What you’ll be doing: Providing strategic leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Leading, mentoring, and developing the production team: supporting growth, performance, and wellbeing. Overseeing event delivery: on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Managing resources, schedules, and workloads across production, warehouse, and logistics. Building and maintaining strong client, supplier, and freelancer relationships. Driving process improvements, innovation, and sustainability across production. Must-haves: Proven leadership & team management experience : mentoring, coaching, and getting the best out of people. A solid technical background: you don’t need to be on the tools day-to-day, but you must understand the kit, how it’s used, and how to manage technical delivery. Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, pricing, and efficiency. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships at a senior level. Good to haves: Experience in high-profile or complex event delivery. Familiarity with health & safety compliance, RAMS, and industry regulations. A track record of driving innovation and embedding new tech/processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s grown from a technical background into management , and is now ready to step up to senior leadership. You’ll be trusted to shape strategy, inspire your team, and deliver outstanding results for clients in a supportive, forward-thinking business. Interested? Apply now with your latest CV and we can discuss the role & client from there

Location: Preston, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/13/2025