Job description

Head of Technical - Corporate Events

Location: Swindon
Working Model: Hybrid
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting a Head of Technical on behalf of a leading corporate events and live production business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the planning, resourcing, and operational delivery of all technical services across corporate events and AV projects.

The role combines hands-on technical oversight with strategic leadership, financial control, and continuous operational improvement. It is well suited to an experienced technical leader with a strong background in live events, team management, and complex project delivery.

The Role

The Head of Technical leads the technical function across all projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery. This position oversees internal technical teams, freelancers, equipment management, system usage, and compliance, while supporting live projects and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Team Development

Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the technical team
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings focused on wellbeing, performance, and development
Run monthly team meetings to review operations and gather feedback
Promote professionalism, accountability, and ownership across the team
Identify training needs and development opportunities
Support recruitment of Technical Production Managers when required
Act as the first point of escalation for technical or operational issues

Resource Planning & Allocation
(In collaboration with senior project and warehouse leadership)

Review upcoming projects and allocate internal technical resources effectively
Balance workloads, skills, and team pairings
Coordinate freelancers when internal resources are unavailable
Schedule prep, site, and de-rig activities
Ensure appropriate technical coverage during peak periods and holidays
Manage and communicate resource changes clearly and sensitively

Project Planning & Delivery Support

Support Technical Production Managers across internal and external projects
Review project quotes, technical specifications, supplier arrangements, and graphics
Oversee the accuracy of equipment lists, schematics, CAD drawings, and construction drawings
Ensure CDM documentation, RAMS, and compliance paperwork are issued and tracked
Coordinate logistics, crew plans, transport, and timings
Liaise closely with warehouse operations regarding prep, deliveries, and collections
Provide live project support and escalate issues where required
Approve supplier invoices against the correct purchase orders

Equipment & Stock Management

Monitor stock levels and identify equipment shortfalls
Coordinate cross-hire and temporary stock solutions
Raise and approve purchase orders for equipment hire and shortfalls
Ensure accurate equipment allocation and tracking within internal systems
Contribute to CapEx planning and future equipment investment decisions

Financial & Administrative Oversight

Approve timesheets, overtime, holiday requests, and time-off-in-lieu
Ensure accurate tracking across internal systems and dashboards
Monitor overtime and accrued lieu to avoid excessive build-up
Approve purchase orders in line with budgets and operational needs
Maintain accurate records for payroll, reporting, and audit purposes

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Review post-event performance and implement operational improvements
Identify opportunities to enhance resource planning and technical delivery
Benchmark technical operations against industry best practice
Maintain consistent, high-quality onsite delivery standards
Drive innovation in technical execution and equipment investment

Reporting Structure

Leads the Technical Team
Works closely with senior project and warehouse leadership
Reports into executive leadership

If this is the role you've been looking for, whether it be for new opportunity or your next step up, reach out today for a confidential chat elliott@disrupttalent.co.uk